Low Risk Wisconsin  ·  Winter Storm / Wildfire

Douglas County WI

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

5/ 10
Threat Score
Population
44
Area
1,310
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Winter Storm / Wildfire
FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

Douglas County WI in Wisconsin faces winter storm / wildfire risk across its 1,310 square mile area. Superior on Lake Superior serves this northwest Wisconsin county near Duluth Minnesota. Douglas 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 2016 Flash Flooding
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (715) 395-1341
Emergency Shelters 2 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Douglas County WI
State Wisconsin (WI)
Population 44
Area 1,310 sq miles
FEMA Region Low

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