Low Risk Wisconsin  ·  Tornado / Flash Flooding

Door County WI

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

5/ 10
Threat Score
Population
30
Area
482
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Tornado / Flash Flooding
FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

Door County WI in Wisconsin faces tornado / flash flooding risk across its 482 square mile area. Sturgeon Bay on Green Bay and Lake Michigan serves this popular Door Peninsula county. Door serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// Preparedness Recommendations

  • Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
  • Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
  • Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
  • Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.

// 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 Tornado / Flash Flooding
Secondary Hazard Winter Storm
FEMA Flood Zone Low
Federally Declared Disasters 6
Last Major Event 2017 Lake Michigan Storm
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (920) 746-2200
Emergency Shelters 2 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Door County WI
State Wisconsin (WI)
Population 30
Area 482 sq miles
FEMA Region Low

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