Natural Disaster Risk in Neosho

Natural Hazard Profile: Neosho, Wisconsin

Located in the interior eastern United States in Dodge County, Neosho is a small community of about 1,774. The humid continental climate that characterizes this part of Wisconsin — marked by long, cold winters with lake-effect snow and warm summers — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Neosho a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Neosho's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.3/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hail is the primary natural disaster concern, with severe storms delivering baseball-sized or larger hailstones that cause significant insured losses each year. Secondary hazards include cold wave and tornado.

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

With a high natural disaster risk rating, Neosho 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.