Low Risk Wisconsin  ·  Tornado / Flash Flooding

Pepin County WI

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

5/ 10
Threat Score
Population
7
Area
232
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Tornado / Flash Flooding
FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

Pepin County WI in Wisconsin faces tornado / flash flooding risk across its 232 square mile area. Durand serves this small west Wisconsin county on Lake Pepin and the Mississippi. Pepin 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 2019 Mississippi River Flooding
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (715) 672-8857
Emergency Shelters 2 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Pepin County WI
State Wisconsin (WI)
Population 7
Area 232 sq miles
FEMA Region Low

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