Low Risk Wisconsin  ·  Winter Storm / Wildfire

Vilas County WI

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

5/ 10
Threat Score
Population
22
Area
859
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Winter Storm / Wildfire
FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

Vilas County WI in Wisconsin faces winter storm / wildfire risk across its 859 square mile area. Eagle River serves this north Wisconsin county on the Eagle River chain of lakes. Vilas 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 Winter Storm
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (715) 479-3600
Emergency Shelters 2 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Vilas County WI
State Wisconsin (WI)
Population 22
Area 859 sq miles
FEMA Region Low

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