Natural Disaster Risk in Reedsburg

Natural Hazard Profile: Reedsburg, Wisconsin

Located in the interior eastern United States in Sauk County, Reedsburg is a city of approximately 14,451 residents. 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 Reedsburg a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Reedsburg's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.9/10 (Moderate) 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 landslide and cold wave.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Reedsburg'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 landslide, as measured by FEMA across Sauk County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a moderate risk rating, Reedsburg 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 hail is recommended.