Plover, WI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Plover is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Portage County, WI. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, hail, and lightning.
Storm events near Plover
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Plover's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Plover 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 Portage County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Plover along with the rest of the county, not a Plover-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 32.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 66.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 17 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 43.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 70.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 87.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 18.3 | Very Low |
| Hail | 83.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 34.5 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 49.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 73.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 65.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 55.3 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Portage County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Plover, WI at risk of?
Plover 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 Portage County, where Plover is located, are cold wave, hail, and lightning.
What is Plover's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Portage County, where Plover is located, scoring 87.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Plover a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Plover carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Portage County.
Has Plover had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 7 tornado, 89 hail, 9 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Plover since 2016.