Sheboygan, WI

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 49,624 · Part of Sheboygan County

Sheboygan is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Sheboygan County, WI. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, cold wave, and tornado.

Storm events near Sheboygan

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Sheboygan's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Sheboygan itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 5 events
Hail 40 events
Inland Flooding 19 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Sheboygan County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Sheboygan along with the rest of the county, not a Sheboygan-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 27.1 Very Low
Inland Flooding 71.8 Relatively Low
Coastal Flooding 27 Very Low
Earthquake 30.7 Very Low
Heat Wave 68 Relatively Low
Tornado 84.4 Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 87.2 Relatively Moderate
Drought 0 No Rating
Hail 91.2 Relatively Moderate
Hurricane 21.5 Very Low
Ice Storm 23.9 Very Low
Landslide 46.1 Very Low
Lightning 63.1 Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind 48.5 Relatively Low
Tsunami Insufficient Data
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 67 Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Sheboygan County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Sheboygan, WI at risk of?

Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan County, where Sheboygan is located, are hail, cold wave, and tornado.

What is Sheboygan's biggest natural hazard risk?

Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Sheboygan County, where Sheboygan is located, scoring 91.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").

Is Sheboygan a high-risk area for natural disasters?

No — Sheboygan carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Sheboygan County.

Has Sheboygan had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 5 tornado, 40 hail, 19 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Sheboygan since 2016.