Outagamie County anchored by Appleton in the Fox Valley of east-central Wisconsin faces moderate tornado risk and Fox River flooding. The Fox River has flooded communities in the county. Appleton serves as the regional hub for the Fox Valley region emergency coordination. The county hosts significant paper and manufacturing industry facilities. The 2018 flooding caused significant damage across the Fox River corridor.
// 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.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Fox River Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2018 Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (920) 832-5000 |
| Emergency Shelters | 10 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-41 US-10 WI-15 WI-47 |
// County Profile
| County | Outagamie County WI |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| Population | 190 |
| Area | 642 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
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