Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 56633

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 56633, Minnesota

ZIP 56633 in Cass Lake sits in the northern tier of the continental United States. Its continental climate produces some of the harshest winters in the lower 48 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 56633 carries an overall risk score of 5.4/10, 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 landslide and winter.

Within Minnesota, ZIP 56633's risk is, near the 5.2/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Minnesota identifies cold wave as the foremost hazard, followed by landslide and winter. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 56633 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.