Natural Disaster Risk in Woodville

Natural Hazard Profile: Woodville, Wisconsin

Located in the interior eastern United States in St. Croix County, Woodville is a town of roughly 2,574 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 Woodville a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Woodville's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.8/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Wind damage from severe weather systems tops the local risk profile, with open terrain and frequent storm activity amplifying exposure to destructive gusts. Secondary hazards include hail and tornado.

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

With a moderate risk rating, Woodville 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 wind is recommended.