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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 54205

Casco, Wisconsin

4.4out of 10
Moderate Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 54205

ZIP 54205 scores 4.4/10 (Moderate risk), near the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Coastal Flooding.

Top Hazards

Coastal Flooding Cold Wave Hail

All 18 Hazard Scores

Coastal Flooding
9.0
Cold Wave
7.1
Hail
6.8
Tsunami
5.4
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Lightning
4.8
Tornado
4.7
Avalanche
4.5
Hurricane
4.4
Strong Wind
4.1
Landslide
3.7
Extreme Heat
3.0
Winter Weather
3.0
Ice Storm
2.7
Earthquake
2.3
Wildfire
2.1
Drought
1.7
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

ZIP 54205
4.4
Wisconsin avg.
5.4
US national avg.
4.5

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🏠 What this means for insurance

Average risk β€” standard coverage usually sufficient

This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.

This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 54205, Wisconsin

Located in the Great Lakes region, ZIP 54205 serves the Casco community. The humid continental climate of this part of Wisconsin β€” bringing long, cold winters with lake-effect snow and warm summers β€” directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 54205's overall natural disaster risk is rated 4.4/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Coastal flood risk defines the local natural hazard environment, with sea-level rise trends gradually increasing the frequency of tidal flooding events alongside storm surge threats. Secondary hazards include cold wave and hail.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 54205's natural disaster risk is near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly below the 5.4/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by coastal flood 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.

ZIP 54205'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 coastal flood exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.

What this means for ZIP 54205: Coastal Flooding preparedness

  • Know your evacuation zone and monitor tidal and surge forecasts during coastal storms.
  • Elevate utilities and consider flood-resistant construction in low-lying shoreline areas.
  • Coastal flood and storm-surge damage requires separate flood insurance, not standard homeowners coverage.

Risk for the surrounding area

Local Factors for ZIP 54205

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 54205 from other communities in Wisconsin County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

2,229

Small Town

Geographic Zone

Great Lakes

Lake-effect snow & wind risk

Climate Band

Cool Continental

Latitude 44.6Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

Lower β€” moist climate limits wildfire frequency

Fire score: 2.1/10

Coordinates

44.6044Β° N, 87.6291Β° W

Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.

Recent Climate Data for ZIP 54205

Last 12 months Β· Source: Open-Meteo archive

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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only β€” consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.