Natural Disaster Risk in Crawford County

Natural Hazard Profile: Crawford County, Wisconsin

Situated in the United States, Crawford County in Wisconsin experiences a humid continental climate marked by long, cold winters with lake-effect snow and warm summers. Severe blizzards and spring tornado outbreaks is a defining feature of the regional hazard profile that affects residents and property owners countywide.

Crawford County's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.3/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Slope instability and debris flows are the primary natural hazard, driven by a combination of local geology, precipitation intensity, and terrain that creates susceptibility to failure. Secondary hazards include hail and heat.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Crawford County's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 5.4/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by landslide and hail, as measured by FEMA across Crawford County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a moderate risk rating, Crawford County residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for landslide is recommended.