Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 54950

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 54950, Wisconsin

ZIP 54950 in Marion sits in the interior eastern United States. 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 54950 carries an overall risk score of 5.8/10, placing it in the moderate category. Arctic air outbreaks are the leading natural hazard, with temperature plunges to dangerous lows capable of causing hypothermia and widespread infrastructure failures. The area also faces notable exposure to hail and lightning.

Within Wisconsin, ZIP 54950's risk is, near 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 cold wave as the foremost hazard, followed by hail and lightning. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 54950 residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for cold wave is recommended.