Hazard Score
219 Catastrophes Recorded
Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
14 Cities with a Population of 105,265, and 40,697 Households
Dodge County, Wisconsin, has a relatively low overall natural disaster risk rating of 67.36, with specific risks including hail, severe winds, and flooding. The area experiences hail events at a frequency of 3.69 per year, with a risk score of 85.08. Severe wind events occur 14 times per year, with a risk score of 88.26. Flooding events have a frequency of 0.96 per year, with a risk score of 60.71. These events contribute to the county's overall risk value of 11,038,736.78.
Climate factors in Dodge County include a high frequency of lightning events, with 878 occurrences per year and a risk score of 73.23. Additionally, the county experiences tornado events at a rate of 40 per year, with a risk score of 86.96. These factors contribute to the county's relatively moderate risk rating for lightning and tornado events. Geological features in the region, such as fault lines, contribute to the overall hazard risk, with fault events occurring at a frequency of 14 per year and a risk score of 21.67.
Dodge County's proximity to water bodies like Lake Michigan and geological features such as fault lines and mountain peaks contribute to its overall hazard risk. The county's relatively low risk ratings for events like hail and severe winds are offset by the higher risk associated with flooding, lightning, and tornado events. Historical data on past natural disasters and their impacts in the region further support the risk assessment findings, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and mitigation efforts in Dodge County.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Very Low
Flood Risk: Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
42
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
16
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
33
Hazard Shelters
21
Fire Stations
3
Hospitals
16
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Fond du Lac County, located in Wisconsin, has a population of 105,265 with a population density of 137.5 people per square mile. The county has a diverse demographic makeup, with 91% of the population being White, 1.2% Black, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.1% Asian, and 4.1% Hispanic. The county has a slightly higher percentage of females (49.2%) compared to males (47.4%), with a median age of 40.2 years. The county also has a high percentage of households (62.4%) that are occupied by families, with an average family size of 2.93.
In comparison to other counties in Wisconsin, Fond du Lac County has a lower population density than the state average of 105.8 people per square mile. The county also has a higher percentage of White residents compared to the state average of 83.7%. Additionally, Fond du Lac County has a higher median age than the state average of 39.3 years. The county's average household size of 2.41 is slightly lower than the state average of 2.48, indicating smaller households in Fond du Lac County. Overall, Fond du Lac County stands out for its diverse population and family-oriented community.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Flooding
Snowmelt, Heavy Rain, Ice Jams
2019-03-13Tornado
2018-08-28
Tornado
2018-08-28
Hailstorm
2018-05-02
Hailstorm
2018-04-13
Hailstorm
2018-04-13
Hailstorm
2018-04-13
Hailstorm
2018-04-13
Hailstorm
2017-08-10
Hailstorm
2017-08-10
Hailstorm
2017-08-10
Hailstorm
2017-08-10
Hailstorm
2017-07-15
Hailstorm
2017-07-01
Hailstorm
2017-05-15
Hailstorm
2017-02-28
Hailstorm
2015-08-02
Hailstorm
2015-08-02
Hailstorm
2015-07-13
Hailstorm
2015-04-09
Hailstorm
2015-04-09
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2014-06-01
Hailstorm
2014-05-12
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2014-05-12
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2014-05-07
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2014-05-07
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2014-05-07
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2014-05-07
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2014-04-13
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2014-04-12
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2014-04-12
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2014-04-12
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2014-04-12
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2014-04-12
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2013-10-03
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2012-05-03
Hailstorm
2012-05-03
Hailstorm
2012-05-01
Hailstorm
2011-07-23
Tornado
2011-06-19
Hailstorm
2011-06-08
Hailstorm
2011-06-08
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2011-06-06
Hailstorm
2011-05-22
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2011-04-03
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2011-04-03
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2011-03-20
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2010-11-22
Hailstorm
2010-09-06
Hailstorm
2010-09-06
Hailstorm
2010-04-06
Hailstorm
2010-04-06
Tornado
2008-07-10
Hailstorm
2008-06-28
Hailstorm
2008-06-28
Hailstorm
2008-06-14
Tornado
2008-06-12
Hailstorm
2008-06-12
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-06-05Hailstorm
2008-04-25
Hailstorm
2008-04-25
Hailstorm
2008-04-25
Hailstorm
2007-10-18
Hailstorm
2007-04-30
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2007-04-30
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2007-04-30
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2007-03-21
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2007-03-21
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2006-10-04
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2006-10-02
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2006-10-02
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2006-10-02
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2006-10-02
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2006-10-02
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2006-10-01
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2006-10-01
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2006-10-01
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2006-10-01
Hailstorm
2006-09-08
Hailstorm
2006-08-23
Hailstorm
2006-06-28
Tornado
2006-06-18
Hailstorm
2006-05-17
Hailstorm
2006-05-17
Hailstorm
2006-04-13
Hailstorm
2005-05-19
Hailstorm
2005-05-09
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2005-05-06
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2005-05-06
Hailstorm
2005-05-06
Hailstorm
2005-03-30
Hailstorm
2005-03-30
Hailstorm
2004-06-23
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2004-06-10Hailstorm
2004-05-23
Hailstorm
2004-05-23
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2004-05-22Hailstorm
2004-05-09
Hailstorm
2003-08-03
Hailstorm
2003-08-02
Tornado
2003-07-06
Tornado
2003-07-06
Tornado
2003-07-06
Hailstorm
2002-06-21
Hailstorm
2002-05-06
Hailstorm
2001-08-18
Hailstorm
2001-06-18
Hailstorm
2001-06-12
Tornado
2001-06-11
Tornado
2001-06-11
Hailstorm
2001-05-14
Hailstorm
2001-05-14
Hailstorm
2001-05-14
Hailstorm
2001-05-14
Hailstorm
2001-05-14
Hailstorm
2000-07-02
Hailstorm
2000-06-28
Tornado
2000-06-01
Hailstorm
2000-06-01
Hailstorm
2000-06-01
Hailstorm
2000-05-17
Hailstorm
2000-05-11
Hailstorm
2000-05-08
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2000-03-08
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2000-03-08
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2000-03-08
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2000-03-08
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1999-07-23
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1999-06-28
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1999-06-08
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1999-06-06
Hailstorm
1999-06-06
Hailstorm
1999-04-03
Hailstorm
1999-02-11
Hailstorm
1998-09-01
Flooding
Brief Torrential Rain
1998-08-04Hailstorm
1997-08-03
Tornado
1995-08-16
Hailstorm
1995-08-09
Hailstorm
1995-08-09
Hailstorm
1995-08-09
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1995-07-15
Hailstorm
1994-09-30
Hailstorm
1994-09-30
Hailstorm
1994-09-30
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1994-08-19
Hailstorm
1994-06-25
Hailstorm
1991-06-14
Hailstorm
1991-06-14
Hailstorm
1991-03-27
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-08-18Hailstorm
1990-03-13
Hailstorm
1989-07-27
Hailstorm
1989-07-27
Hailstorm
1989-05-30
Tornado
1989-05-24
Tornado
1989-05-24
Tornado
1988-06-22
Tornado
1988-05-08
Tornado
1987-07-21
Hailstorm
1987-05-21
Flooding
Torrential Rain
1986-08-06Tornado
1986-07-12
Tornado
1986-07-12
Hailstorm
1985-07-04
Hailstorm
1985-05-26
Hailstorm
1984-08-29
Hailstorm
1984-08-29
Tornado
1984-07-23
Tornado
1984-06-08
Tornado
1983-08-21
Tornado
1983-07-19
Tornado
1982-07-14
Tornado
1981-07-20
Tornado
1981-06-15
Tornado
1981-04-03
Tornado
1980-08-07
Hailstorm
1980-07-29
Hailstorm
1980-06-07
Tornado
1980-06-05
Tornado
1980-04-07
Tornado
1980-04-07
Tornado
1980-04-07
Tornado
1980-04-07
Tornado
1979-08-09
Tornado
1979-08-09
Tornado
1979-08-09
Tornado
1979-08-09
Tornado
1979-08-09
Hailstorm
1979-06-20
Hailstorm
1978-08-15
Tornado
1978-06-17
Hailstorm
1978-05-31
Tornado
1977-08-13
Hailstorm
1977-08-03
Tornado
1977-06-05
Tornado
1977-05-31
Tornado
1974-04-21
Tornado
1974-04-21
Hailstorm
1973-06-08
Hailstorm
1973-06-08
Tornado
1970-12-03
Hailstorm
1969-06-26
Tornado
1968-04-20
Tornado
1966-05-23
Hailstorm
1965-08-03
Hailstorm
1965-04-11
Tornado
1964-09-03
Tornado
1964-08-22
Tornado
1963-06-13
Tornado
1963-06-08
Hailstorm
1960-09-11
Tornado
1960-08-08
Tornado
1959-10-08
Tornado
1956-07-21
Hailstorm
1956-07-15
Hailstorm
1956-04-03
Hailstorm
1955-05-19
Tornado
1951-06-19