Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 54537
Kennan, Wisconsin
Risk Summary for ZIP 54537
ZIP 54537 scores 3.9/10 (Low risk), below the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Cold Wave.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Below-average risk — standard coverage likely adequate
Natural disaster risk here is below the US average. Standard homeowners insurance will typically be sufficient, but it is still worth reviewing exclusions for floods and earthquakes.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 54537, Wisconsin
ZIP 54537 covers part of the Kennan area, in the northern tier of the continental United States. The surrounding region experiences long, cold winters with lake-effect snow and warm summers, with severe blizzards and spring tornado outbreaks shaping the natural hazards that residents of this ZIP code face. Risk scores here are derived from FEMA data for the encompassing county.
FEMA rates ZIP 54537's composite natural disaster risk at 3.9 out of 10 — low risk. Cold wave events are the primary hazard risk, driven by periodic invasions of Arctic air that drive wind chills to life-threatening levels and stress heating systems. Residents should also account for lightning and tsunami risk in their preparedness planning.
ZIP 54537's risk score, considerably below the 5.4/10 state average and below the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA, the highest-scoring are cold wave, lightning, and tsunami. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.
ZIP 54537 carries a below-average natural disaster risk, reflecting fewer and less severe hazard exposures than typical U.S. communities. Even so, the area's primary risk — cold wave — warrants awareness and appropriate insurance coverage, as lower risk does not mean zero risk.
What this means for ZIP 54537: Cold Wave preparedness
- Protect pipes, pets, and plants, and ensure heating systems are serviced before winter.
- Keep emergency heat and supplies ready in case of cold-related power outages.
- Dress in layers and limit exposure during extreme cold to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.
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Local Factors for ZIP 54537
These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 54537 from other communities in Wisconsin County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
601
RuralGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Cool Continental
Latitude 45.5°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 2.4/10
Coordinates
45.5314° N, 90.6021° 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 54537
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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 — consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.