Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 53923

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 53923, Wisconsin

Located in the interior eastern United States, ZIP 53923 serves the Cambria 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 53923's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.0/10 (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 heat.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 53923'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 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 53923 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.