Green County, Wisconsin
Natural disaster risk, federal disaster history and flood insurance facts.
Green County, Wisconsin has a relatively low overall risk from natural hazards in FEMA's National Risk Index. Its risk score is lower than 54% of US counties. It ranks 55th of 72 counties in Wisconsin. The costliest hazards here are inland flooding, cold waves and tornadoes. FEMA estimates about $18 million a year in expected losses, or roughly $480 per resident. Since 1969 it has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events (11 major disasters). The most recent was in April 2011 (severe winter storm and snowstorm). Only 39 homes here carry federal flood insurance. Since 1978, federal flood insurance has paid about $291,000 on 36 claims here.
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; OpenFEMA declarations to Nov 6, 2026; NFIP records. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Green County
- 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 18 hazards
What the ratings mean ›| Hazard | Rating | Score | Expected loss a year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | 44.4 | $7M | ||
| Cold wave | 81.8 | $5M | ||
| Tornado | 65.6 | $3M | ||
| Hail | 86.6 | $2M | ||
| Strong wind | 57.4 | $822K | ||
| Heat wave | 52.3 | $509K | ||
| Lightning | 29.8 | $130K | ||
| Earthquake | 29.0 | $81K | ||
| Ice storm | 42.3 | $72K | ||
| Drought | 34.0 | $45K | ||
| Winter weather | 30.0 | $36K | ||
| Landslide | 84.4 | $34K | ||
| Wildfire | 31.1 | $18K | ||
| Hurricane | 10.7 | $3K |
Scores are percentiles: a score of 90 means higher risk than about 90% of US counties for that hazard. Hazards FEMA does not rate here are left out. Social vulnerability is very low and community resilience is very high in FEMA's measures.
Federal disaster history
Recent disasters nationwide ›Declarations by decade
Federal declarations for natural events that included Green County. 2020s bar runs to November 2026.
By type
Most recent
Show all 15
Wisconsin also had 8 statewide declarations that did not name single counties.
Storm history since 1965
Tornado risk by county ›The National Weather Service has logged 400 storm reports in Green County since 1965, with 0 deaths and 46 injuries and about $54.9 million in reported damage. The strongest on record here was an F3 tornado on January 24, 1967.
Strongest tornadoes
| Date | Strength | Near | Hurt / killed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 1967 | F3 | – | 0 / 0 |
| Jun 12, 1969 | F2 | – | 0 / 0 |
| Jun 9, 1979 | F2 | – | 5 / 0 |
| Mar 27, 1991 | F2 | – | 0 / 0 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | F1 | – | 40 / 0 |
Most damaging storms
| Date | Type | Near | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2008 | Flash Flood | Browntown | $21M |
| Jul 18, 1996 | Flash Flood | Browntown | $12M |
| Apr 11, 1965 | Tornado | – | $3M |
| Jul 11, 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Jordan | $2M |
| Jun 17, 1996 | Flash Flood | Martintown | $2M |
| Aug 5, 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dayton | $2M |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, county-based reports through Jun 11, 2026. Tornado records start in 1950, hail and wind in 1955, and floods and other storm types in 1996, so older decades undercount. Damage is in dollars of the year it happened and is often an estimate. Winter storms, heat and hurricanes are logged by forecast zone, not county, so they are not counted here.
Flood insurance in Green County
Check your address flood zone ›National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) records only; private flood policies are not included. Home counts as of Aug 3, 2026. Since 2021 NFIP prices each home separately under Risk Rating 2.0, so your price depends on the building, not the county. Ask an agent for a quote.
Homes in Green County
Older homes and mobile homes usually suffer more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes, and can cost more to insure. If you are buying, ask about roof age, foundation bolting and any retrofits. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5-year estimates; 16,480 housing units.
Compare in Wisconsin
All 72 ›| Largest counties | Overall risk | Top hazard |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County | Cold wave | |
| Dane County | Inland flooding | |
| Waukesha County | Inland flooding | |
| Brown County | Inland flooding | |
| Racine County | Inland flooding | |
| Outagamie County | Inland flooding | |
| Winnebago County | Inland flooding | |
| Kenosha County | Cold wave |
Neighboring counties
| County | Overall risk | Declarations |
|---|---|---|
| Dane County | 17 | |
| Winnebago County, IL | 17 | |
| Rock County | 14 | |
| Stephenson County, IL | 12 | |
| Iowa County | 15 | |
| Lafayette County | 12 |
Common questions about Green County
What is the biggest natural hazard in Green County?
Inland flooding has the highest expected yearly losses in Green County, about $6.8 million a year in FEMA's estimate. Cold wave is second at $5 million.
How many federal disasters has Green County had?
Green County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events since 1969, including 11 major disasters. The most recent was Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm in April 2011.
Is Green County a high-risk place to live?
Its overall rating is Relatively Low, 55th highest of 72 in Wisconsin. A county rating covers the whole area. Risk at one address can be much higher or lower, so check the FEMA flood map and ask about the home's history.
Do I need flood insurance in Green County?
Standard home insurance does not cover flooding. About 1 in 333 homes in Green County has federal flood insurance. Lenders require it in mapped high-risk zones, but many flood claims come from outside those zones.
How many tornadoes has Green County had?
NOAA records list 31 tornadoes in Green County since 1950. The strongest was an F3 tornado on January 24, 1967. The weather service has also logged 94 hail reports and 48 floods here.
Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025), OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries, and NFIP policy and claims data. Hazard Compass is independent and not affiliated with FEMA. These figures describe the whole county, not a single property, and are not insurance or safety advice. Report a problem.