Menomonie, WI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Menomonie is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Dunn County, WI. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, strong wind, and hail.
Storm events near Menomonie
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Menomonie's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Menomonie itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Dunn County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Menomonie along with the rest of the county, not a Menomonie-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 11.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 50.2 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 4.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 54.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 68.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 79 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 17.1 | Very Low |
| Hail | 79.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 35 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 84.1 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 64.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 79.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 43.3 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Dunn County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Menomonie, WI at risk of?
Menomonie is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Dunn County, where Menomonie is located, are landslide, strong wind, and hail.
What is Menomonie's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Dunn County, where Menomonie is located, scoring 84.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Menomonie a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Menomonie carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Dunn County.
Has Menomonie had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 9 tornado, 80 hail, 14 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Menomonie since 2016.