Platteville, WI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Platteville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Grant County, WI. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, hail, and strong wind.
Storm events near Platteville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Platteville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Platteville 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 Grant County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Platteville along with the rest of the county, not a Platteville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 16.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 62.2 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 29.8 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 63 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 76.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 80.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 64.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 89.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 15.3 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 53.4 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 95.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 75 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 82.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 50.5 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Grant County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Platteville, WI at risk of?
Platteville 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 Grant County, where Platteville is located, are landslide, hail, and strong wind.
What is Platteville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Grant County, where Platteville is located, scoring 95.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Platteville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Platteville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Grant County.
Has Platteville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 16 tornado, 99 hail, 106 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Platteville since 2016.