Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Very Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Very Low


Flood Risk: Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

4

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

1

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

0

Hazard Shelters

3

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Vilas County, Wisconsin, with a population of 23,031, faces a very low overall hazard risk with a risk rating of 7.8. The county's most significant risks come from severe winds and thunderstorms, with an event frequency of 44 per year. Vilas County is also prone to lightning strikes, with an event frequency of 391 per year, resulting in moderate risk levels. The area is relatively low-risk for wildfires, with an event frequency of 97 annually.

Specific climate factors in Vilas County include its location in a region prone to severe weather events such as thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds. The county is characterized by numerous lakes, rivers, and forests, which can exacerbate flooding risks during heavy rainfall. While the area is not prone to earthquakes or volcanoes, it does face potential risks from lightning strikes and wildfires due to its wooded terrain. The county's proximity to the Great Lakes ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
5 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
894 mm Moderate

Average Humidity
83% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
4/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Bobcat Pit

2022-04-20

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2018-06-16

Hailstorm

2016-08-22

Hailstorm

2015-09-02

Hailstorm

2008-07-02

Hailstorm

2007-10-18

Hailstorm

2007-08-27

Hailstorm

2007-06-07

Hailstorm

2007-05-14

Hailstorm

2007-05-14

Hailstorm

2006-07-28

Tornado

2005-06-05

Hailstorm

2004-04-18

Hailstorm

2004-04-18

Hailstorm

2002-08-01

Hailstorm

2002-07-31

Hailstorm

2002-04-18

Hailstorm

2002-04-18

Hailstorm

2002-04-18

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2002-04-17

Hailstorm

1996-09-10

Hailstorm

1988-08-01

Hailstorm

1969-09-15