Low Risk Wisconsin  ·  Winter Storm / Wildfire

Lincoln County WI

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

5/ 10
Threat Score
Population
28
Area
883
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Winter Storm / Wildfire
FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

Lincoln County WI in Wisconsin faces winter storm / wildfire risk across its 883 square mile area. Merrill serves this north-central Wisconsin county on the Wisconsin River. Lincoln 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) 536-0312
Emergency Shelters 2 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Lincoln County WI
State Wisconsin (WI)
Population 28
Area 883 sq miles
FEMA Region Low

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