Racine, WI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Racine 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 Racine
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Racine's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Racine 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 Racine County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Racine along with the rest of the county, not a Racine-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 Racine, WI at risk of?
Racine 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 Racine is located, are cold wave, tornado, and hail.
What is Racine's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Racine County, where Racine is located, scoring 96.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Racine a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Racine 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 Racine had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 4 tornado, 126 hail, 61 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Racine since 2016.