Green County, WI
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Green County has experienced 17 federally declared disasters since 1969, most recently Covid-19 in 2020. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Green County's highest-rated hazards are hail, landslide, and cold wave, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Recorded storm events have increased 24% over the past five years compared to the prior five-year period. Community vulnerability is relatively low (7th percentile nationally), indicating stronger recovery capacity than most US counties.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Green County has been designated in 17 declarations since 1969, covering 6 disaster types including severe storm (7), snowstorm (3), flood (3).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2011 | Snowstorm | Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| 2008 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 2008 | Snowstorm | Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
| 2007 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| 2004 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 2001 | Snowstorm | Snow |
| 2000 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Showing the 10 most recent of 17 total declarations since 1969.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Very Low | 31.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 44.4 | 18 | 0 | $449K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 29 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low | 52.3 | 12 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate | 65.6 | 8 | 0 | $2.2M |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 10.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate | 86.6 | 39 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate | 57.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low | 30 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low | 42.3 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate | 81.8 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Low | 29.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively Low | 34 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Relatively Low | 84.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Green County ranks in the 7th percentile (Very low) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 7th | Very low |
| Socioeconomic status | 5th | Very low |
| Household characteristics | 27th | Low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 13th | Very low |
| Housing type & transportation | 19th | Very low |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 17th | Very Low |
| Risk to homes | 16th | Very Low |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 45.2% | — |
NOAA tracked 76 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 34 in 2016–20 vs 42 in 2021–25 (+24% — frequency increasing).
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Green County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Green County, Wisconsin are hail, landslide, and cold wave. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Has Green County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Green County has received 17 federal disaster declarations since 1969, including declarations in 2020. The most common disaster type on record is severe storm (7 declarations).
Has Green County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
No federal disaster declarations have been recorded for Green County since the start of 2024. Its most recent declaration on record is Covid-19 in 2020.
How does Green County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Dane County, WI has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Moderate) and Iowa County, WI has the lowest (Very Low). Green County is rated Relatively Low overall.
How is Green County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Green County's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Green County's composite score of 46 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 46% of US counties.