Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 53167

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 53167, Wisconsin

Located in the interior eastern United States, ZIP 53167 serves the Rochester community. The humid continental climate of this part of Wisconsin — bringing long, cold winters with lake-effect snow and warm summers — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 53167's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.8/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Extreme cold snaps top the local risk profile, with Arctic front passages causing rapid and severe temperature drops that challenge both infrastructure and outdoor safety. Secondary hazards include tornado and coastal flood.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 53167's natural disaster risk is well 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 cold wave and tornado, as measured by FEMA across Wisconsin. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, ZIP 53167 residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for cold wave 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.