Whitewater, WI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Whitewater is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Walworth County, WI. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, tornado, and cold wave.
Storm events near Whitewater
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Whitewater's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Whitewater 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 Walworth County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Whitewater along with the rest of the county, not a Whitewater-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 25.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 73.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 52.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 74 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 88.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 88 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 43.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 94.8 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 12.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 44.6 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 65.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 75.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 81.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 53.5 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Walworth County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Whitewater, WI at risk of?
Whitewater 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 Walworth County, where Whitewater is located, are hail, tornado, and cold wave.
What is Whitewater's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Walworth County, where Whitewater is located, scoring 94.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Whitewater a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Whitewater carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Walworth County.
Has Whitewater had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 46 tornado, 184 hail, 62 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Whitewater since 2016.