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FIPS 55129 · population 16,982 (2024)

Washburn County, Wisconsin

Washburn County has been named in 10 federal declarations. Statewide declarations for Wisconsin (8) are listed on the state page.

10declarations 6major disasters 4emergencies 1965first on record 2020latest

By hazard

Severe Storm3
Biological2
Tornado2
Hurricane1
Flood1
Drought1

By decade

11960s
21970s
42000s
12010s
22020s

Population: 16,629 in April 2020, 16,982 in July 2024 (Census Bureau estimates).

Declarations naming Washburn County

DeclaredNumberTitleHazardProgramsFederal aid
Apr 4, 2020 DR-4520-WI COVID-19 Pandemic Biological IHPPAHM $954.9 million
Mar 13, 2020 EM-3454-WI COVID-19 Biological PA —
Aug 9, 2016 DR-4276-WI Severe Storms and Flooding Severe Storm PAHM $14.9 million
Sep 13, 2005 EM-3249-WI Hurricane Katrina Evacuation Hurricane PA $1.2 million
Sep 10, 2002 DR-1432-WI Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding Tornado IAPAHM $2.8 million
May 11, 2001 DR-1369-WI Flooding, Severe Storms and Tornadoes Flood IAPA $23.1 million
Jun 24, 2000 DR-1332-WI Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding Severe Storm IAPAHM $14.1 million
Oct 3, 1977 EM-3048-WI Winds, Hail & Rain Severe Storm PA —
Jun 17, 1976 EM-3014-WI Drought Drought PA —
Apr 21, 1965 DR-192-WI Tornadoes, Severe Storms & Flooding Tornado IAPA —