Salem Lakes, WI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Salem Lakes 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 Kenosha County, WI. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, lightning, and tornado.
Storm events near Salem Lakes
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Salem Lakes's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Salem Lakes 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 Kenosha County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Salem Lakes along with the rest of the county, not a Salem Lakes-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 29.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 76.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 30.8 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 61.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 80.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 92.7 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 98.3 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 43.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 88.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 18.1 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 41.3 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 26.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 92.9 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 92.1 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 25.9 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Kenosha County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Salem Lakes, WI at risk of?
Salem Lakes 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 Kenosha County, where Salem Lakes is located, are cold wave, lightning, and tornado.
What is Salem Lakes's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Kenosha County, where Salem Lakes is located, scoring 98.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Salem Lakes a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Salem Lakes 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 Kenosha County.
Has Salem Lakes had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 14 tornado, 161 hail, 80 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Salem Lakes since 2016.