Natural Disaster Risk in Sherwood

Natural Hazard Profile: Sherwood, Wisconsin

Sherwood, in Calumet County, is a town of roughly 3,252 residents situated in the interior eastern United States. Its humid continental climate brings long, cold winters with lake-effect snow and warm summers, and in particular severe blizzards and spring tornado outbreaks. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Sherwood residents and property owners must navigate.

Sherwood's overall natural disaster risk is rated 4.7/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hailstorm risk tops the local hazard profile, driven by frequent severe thunderstorm development that produces some of the most property-damaging hail in the country. Secondary hazards include cold wave and tornado.

Within Wisconsin, Sherwood's risk is, slightly below the 5.4/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Calumet County identifies hail as the foremost hazard, followed by cold wave and tornado. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, Sherwood 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.