Natural Disaster Risk in Omro

Natural Hazard Profile: Omro, Wisconsin

Omro, in Winnebago County, is a town of roughly 7,271 residents situated in the interior eastern United States. Its humid continental climate brings long, cold winters with lake-effect snow and warm summers, and in particular severe blizzards and spring tornado outbreaks. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Omro residents and property owners must navigate.

Omro's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.3/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Cold wave events are the primary hazard risk, driven by periodic invasions of Arctic air that drive wind chills to life-threatening levels and stress heating systems. Secondary hazards include hail and wind.

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

Omro's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.