Washburn County, Wisconsin
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 16,613
32.8NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
16,613
🏠
Building Value
$5.6B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$10.3M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
13
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🥶
Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$4.7M
Risk Score84.2
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$499K
Risk Score70.6
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$260K
Risk Score50.5
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$25K
Risk Score39.5
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$678K
Risk Score35.5
🌡️
Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$153K
Risk Score32.6
🌊
Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$3.7M
Risk Score32.5
⛄
Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$33K
Risk Score32.4
Show all 13 hazards
💨
Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$284K
Risk Score29.6
☀️
Very LowDrought
Annual Loss$20K
Risk Score28.6
❄️
Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$21K
Risk Score23.1
⛰️
Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$89
Risk Score17.9
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$1K
Risk Score1.0
Washburn County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
32.8-15.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
39.5-9.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
41.3-7.9 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
58.6+9.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
41.3
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
58.6
Relatively ModerateHigher 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.