Stevens Point, Wisconsin: natural disaster risk
How exposed Stevens Point is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Portage County.
Stevens Point is a city of 25,785 people in Portage County, Wisconsin. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Portage County relatively low for natural hazards overall, lower than most of the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, cold wave and tornado, with about $35.9 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 328 storm reports in the county since 1951, including 25 tornadoes and 15 floods. About 0.2% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Portage County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Stevens Point
Full Portage County report ›- Check the FEMA flood map for your address, and ask the seller or landlord about past flooding.
- Price a flood policy now. Most new federal policies take 30 days to start.
- Insulate pipes in outside walls, crawl spaces and garages.
- Know how to shut off the main water valve.
- Pick a shelter spot: a basement, or an inside room on the lowest floor with no windows.
- Turn on emergency alerts on your phone and keep a weather radio.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $18M | |
| Cold wave | $9M | |
| Tornado | $4M | |
| Hail | $2M | |
| Strong wind | $1M | |
| Lightning | $867K | |
| Heat wave | $414K | |
| Winter weather | $121K | |
| Ice storm | $63K | |
| Earthquake | $34K | |
| Wildfire | $26K | |
| Drought | $4K |
Homes in Stevens Point
Older homes and mobile homes usually take more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes. Ask about roof age, flood history and retrofits before you buy or rent.
Strongest tornadoes in Portage County
Common questions about Stevens Point
Is Stevens Point safe from natural disasters?
Stevens Point is in Portage County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively low overall, lower than most of the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, cold wave, tornado. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Stevens Point?
By expected yearly losses in Portage County, the top hazards are inland flooding (Low), cold wave (Moderate), tornado (Moderate). Portage County has been part of 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Stevens Point get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 25 tornadoes in Portage County since 1950; the strongest was an F4 tornado on September 26, 1951. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county moderate.
Do I need flood insurance in Stevens Point?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Portage County, about 0.2% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk low. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.