Vernon County, Wisconsin
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 30,574
75.0NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
30,574
🏠
Building Value
$8.1B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$25.3M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively HighLandslide
Annual Loss$992K
Risk Score99.0
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Relatively HighCold Wave
Annual Loss$10.0M
Risk Score96.0
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Relatively ModerateHail
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score87.3
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$843K
Risk Score75.6
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$9.8M
Risk Score70.2
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Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$1.8M
Risk Score69.4
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$587K
Risk Score66.9
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$59K
Risk Score48.4
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$69K
Risk Score43.7
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$28K
Risk Score36.0
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$90K
Risk Score32.7
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$5K
Risk Score17.2
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$10K
Risk Score13.2
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$1K
Risk Score9.6
Vernon County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
75.0+26.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
17.2-31.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
79.4+30.2 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
65.0+16.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
79.4
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
65.0
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.