Enter any address in Forest County, Wisconsin to see its FEMA flood zone
1 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Forest County, Wisconsin has recorded 4 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 3 flash floods and 1 river or area floods. The county has received 7 federal disaster declarations, 1 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1976–2020)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Flood | Jul 18, 2019 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | May 26, 2000 |
| Winds, Hail & Rain | Severe Storm | Aug 5, 1977 |
| Drought | Drought | Jun 17, 1976 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flash Flood | Apr 11, 2002 | — |
| Flash Flood | Jul 8, 2000 | 153.55K |
| Flash Flood | Jul 15, 1999 | — |
| Flood | Apr 19, 1996 | — |
Flash Flood — Apr 11, 2002
Significant rainfall and snow melt resulted in the flooding of roads and low lying areas across north-central Wisconsin.
Flash Flood — Jul 8, 2000
A nearly stationary front across Wisconsin combined with upper air support and abundant moisture to produce a prolonged period of thunderstorms. A few of the storms contained high winds and hail but flooding from heavy rainfall caused the majority of the problems.The heaviest rainfall occurred in an area that extended from southern Vilas county southeast into Manitowoc county. Rainfall totals...
Flash Flood — Jul 15, 1999
Rainfall of 5 to 8 inches in just a few hours caused significant flash flooding across Florence county and extreme northern Forest county. An estimated 50 to 75 miles of roads required repairs, including U.S. Highways 2 and 141 and state highways 70 and 101. A total of 49 homes and 2 businesses suffered some water damage. The damage was mainly confined to basements with minimal first floor i...
Flood — Apr 19, 1996
Heavy runoff from spring snow melt and recent rains resulted in widespread minor flooding across north central and far northeast Wisconsin. Numerous roads and culverts were washed out in Vilas, Oneida, Forest, Florence and Lincoln counties. The Wisconsin River at Merrill (Lincoln county) rose to a river stage of 12.94 feet on the 21st, nearly 2 feet above the flood stage of 11.00 feet. Stree...
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
Source: OpenFEMA NFIP Individual Claims (2.25M records analyzed).
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Forest County, Wisconsin:
AE High Risk — 1% annual chance of flooding. Insurance required.
VE Very High Risk — Coastal flooding with wave action.
X (Shaded) Moderate Risk — 500-year floodplain.
X Low Risk — Outside major floodplains.
Properties in Forest County, Wisconsin that are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.
Even outside high-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended. From 2014 to 2024, nearly one-third of NFIP claims came from outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area.
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