Mount Pleasant, WI

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 28,184 · Part of Racine County

Mount Pleasant is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Racine County, WI. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, tornado, and hail.

Storm events near Mount Pleasant

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Mount Pleasant's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Mount Pleasant itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 6 events
Hail 143 events
Inland Flooding 68 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Racine County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Mount Pleasant along with the rest of the county, not a Mount Pleasant-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 29.8 Very Low
Inland Flooding 85.7 Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flooding 25 Very Low
Earthquake 61.4 Relatively Low
Heat Wave 83 Relatively Moderate
Tornado 93.1 Relatively High
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 96.1 Relatively High
Drought 46.9 Relatively Low
Hail 89 Relatively Moderate
Hurricane 19.4 Very Low
Ice Storm 47.2 Relatively Low
Landslide 34.3 Very Low
Lightning 83.3 Relatively High
Strong Wind 86.1 Relatively High
Tsunami Insufficient Data
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 74.8 Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Racine County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Mount Pleasant, WI at risk of?

Mount Pleasant is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Racine County, where Mount Pleasant is located, are cold wave, tornado, and hail.

What is Mount Pleasant's biggest natural hazard risk?

Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Racine County, where Mount Pleasant is located, scoring 96.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").

Is Mount Pleasant a high-risk area for natural disasters?

Somewhat — Mount Pleasant carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Racine County.

Has Mount Pleasant had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 143 hail, 68 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Mount Pleasant since 2016.