Pepin County
Wisconsin — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 7th
Pepin County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 7.2, 7th national percentile), driven primarily by landslide and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $4M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Landslide | Low | 0.14 / yr | $9K |
| Hail | Low | 4.46 / yr | $274K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 3.52 / yr | $391K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 8.32 / yr | $553K |
| Drought | Low | 4.16 / yr | $40K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.14 / yr | $566K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 3.37 / yr | $83K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.50 / yr | $2M |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.52 / yr | $11K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 15.58 / yr | $12K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 36.17 / yr | $51K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $877 |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $1K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Pepin County?
Pepin County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 7.2 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 7th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Pepin County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Landslide (Low, $9K EAL), Hail (Low, $274K EAL), Strong Wind (Low, $391K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Pepin County compare to other Wisconsin counties?
Pepin County ranks #72 of 72 Wisconsin counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Pepin County's $4M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.