River Falls, WI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
River Falls is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Pierce County, WI. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, landslide, and hail.
Storm events near River Falls
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of River Falls's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to River Falls 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 Pierce County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering River Falls along with the rest of the county, not a River Falls-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 17.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 48.7 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 3.3 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 35.4 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 73.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 58.3 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 36.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 79.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 22.9 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 81.4 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 46.5 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 82.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 43.7 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Pierce County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is River Falls, WI at risk of?
River Falls is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Pierce County, where River Falls is located, are strong wind, landslide, and hail.
What is River Falls's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Pierce County, where River Falls is located, scoring 82.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is River Falls a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — River Falls carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Pierce County.
Has River Falls had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 20 tornado, 226 hail, 6 inland flooding events within 25 miles of River Falls since 2016.