Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 53093

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 53093, Wisconsin

ZIP 53093 in Waldo sits in the Great Lakes region. Its humid continental climate produces long, cold winters with lake-effect snow and warm summers, and notably severe blizzards and spring tornado outbreaks. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 53093 carries an overall risk score of 5.9/10, 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 coastal flood and cold wave.

Within Wisconsin, ZIP 53093'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 Wisconsin identifies hail as the foremost hazard, followed by coastal flood and cold wave. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

ZIP 53093'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.