Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Wisconsin Rapids is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Wood County, WI. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, hail, and tornado.
Storm events near Wisconsin Rapids
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Wisconsin Rapids's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Wisconsin Rapids 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 Wood County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Wisconsin Rapids along with the rest of the county, not a Wisconsin Rapids-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 48.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 77.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 21.4 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 49.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 79 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 94.3 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 14.4 | Very Low |
| Hail | 91.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 44.7 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 28.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 65.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 35.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 54.1 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Wood County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Wisconsin Rapids, WI at risk of?
Wisconsin Rapids 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 Wood County, where Wisconsin Rapids is located, are cold wave, hail, and tornado.
What is Wisconsin Rapids's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Wood County, where Wisconsin Rapids is located, scoring 94.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Wisconsin Rapids a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Wisconsin Rapids carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Wood County.
Has Wisconsin Rapids had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 4 tornado, 96 hail, 8 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Wisconsin Rapids since 2016.