Natural Disaster Risk in Green County

Natural Hazard Profile: Green County, Wisconsin

Green County, in the United States in Wisconsin, is characterized by its humid continental climate — long, cold winters with lake-effect snow and warm summers. The county faces severe blizzards and spring tornado outbreaks, and its FEMA risk assessment establishes the hazard baseline shared by all the towns and cities it contains.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Green County carries an overall risk score of 5.5/10, placing it in the moderate category. Large hail is the dominant natural hazard, with supercell thunderstorms regularly producing damaging hailstones capable of destroying crops, vehicles, and roofs. The area also faces notable exposure to landslide and cold wave.

Within Wisconsin, Green County's risk is, near the 5.4/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Green County identifies hail as the foremost hazard, followed by landslide and cold wave. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

Green County's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that hail exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.