Sheboygan, WI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
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.
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.