Natural Disaster Risk in Sheboygan Falls

Natural Hazard Profile: Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin

Located in the Great Lakes region in Sheboygan County, Sheboygan Falls is a city of approximately 11,695 residents. The humid continental climate that characterizes this part of Wisconsin — marked by long, cold winters with lake-effect snow and warm summers — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Sheboygan Falls a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Sheboygan Falls's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.9/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hail is the primary natural disaster concern, with severe storms delivering baseball-sized or larger hailstones that cause significant insured losses each year. Secondary hazards include coastal flood and cold wave.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Sheboygan Falls's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 5.4/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hail and coastal flood, as measured by FEMA across Sheboygan County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a moderate risk rating, Sheboygan Falls residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for hail is recommended.