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Natural Disaster Risk in Malone

Wisconsin

6.2out of 10
High Risk

Risk Summary for Malone

Malone scores 6.2/10 (High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hail.

Top Hazards

Hail Cold Wave Tornado

All 18 Hazard Scores

Hail
9.4
Cold Wave
9.2
Tornado
9.0
Strong Wind
8.7
Extreme Heat
7.5
Winter Weather
7.2
Lightning
6.7
Landslide
6.1
Wildfire
5.7
Tsunami
5.4
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Coastal Flooding
4.9
Hurricane
4.7
Avalanche
4.5
Earthquake
4.3
Ice Storm
4.1
Drought
3.3
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

Malone
6.2
Wisconsin avg.
5.4
US national avg.
4.5

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🏠 What this means for insurance

Above-average risk β€” check your policy limits

Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).

This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.

Natural Hazard Profile: Malone, Wisconsin

Malone is a small community of about 2,298 in Fond du Lac County, in the interior eastern United States. The area experiences long, cold winters with lake-effect snow and warm summers, with severe blizzards and spring tornado outbreaks shaping the pattern of natural hazards that residents encounter. Understanding the local risk profile is essential for anyone living in, moving to, or owning property in Malone.

FEMA rates Malone's composite natural disaster risk at 6.2 out of 10 β€” high risk. Hailstorm risk tops the local hazard profile, driven by frequent severe thunderstorm development that produces some of the most property-damaging hail in the country. Residents should also account for cold wave and tornado risk in their preparedness planning.

Malone's risk score, slightly above the 5.4/10 state average and above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Fond du Lac County, the highest-scoring are hail, cold wave, and tornado. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, Malone residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for hail and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.

What this means for Malone: Hail preparedness

  • Impact-resistant (Class 4) roofing can reduce hail damage and may lower insurance premiums.
  • Park vehicles under cover when severe storms are forecast to avoid costly hail damage.
  • Document roof and property condition annually to streamline any future hail claims.

Local Factors for Malone

These city-level factors differentiate Malone from other communities in Fond du Lac County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

2,298

Small Town

Geographic Zone

Inland

Reduced coastal hazard exposure

Climate Band

Cool Continental

Latitude 43.9Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

Moderate β€” seasonal fire risk

Fire score: 5.7/10

Coordinates

43.8853Β° N, 88.2892Β° W

Fond du Lac County

Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.

Recent Climate Data for Malone

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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.