Low Risk Wisconsin  ·  Winter Storm / Wildfire

Burnett County WI

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

5/ 10
Threat Score
Population
15
Area
826
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Winter Storm / Wildfire
FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

Burnett County WI in Wisconsin faces winter storm / wildfire risk across its 826 square mile area. Siren serves this northwest Wisconsin county near the Minnesota border. Burnett serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 5 / 10    Low Risk
Primary Hazard Winter Storm / Wildfire
Secondary Hazard Flash Flooding
FEMA Flood Zone Low
Federally Declared Disasters 6
Last Major Event 2019 Tornado
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (715) 349-2181
Emergency Shelters 2 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Burnett County WI
State Wisconsin (WI)
Population 15
Area 826 sq miles
FEMA Region Low

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