FEMA rates relative cold wave risk for Kenosha County as very high and reports FEMA annualized frequency of 0.564 per year for the area.
FEMA summary
FEMA's profile for Kenosha County reports FEMA annualized frequency of 0.564 per year for cold wave. FEMA's relative risk rating for the area is very high; the annualized frequency is a separate measure.
Hazard metrics cover FEMA county-equivalent geographies rather than individual addresses or parcels. Use local or state hazard maps before making a property, insurance, retrofit, or evacuation decision.
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Cold Wave
FEMA combines its area-wide loss estimate and community data in this relative rating. Event frequency appears separately below.
Relative FEMA score
96.6/100
Occurrence thresholds vary by hazard. The FEMA methodology defines the value for each hazard.
The area loss estimate combines FEMA's modeled losses to buildings, population, and agriculture across Kenosha County. It is not an estimate for a home or address.
City risk summary
For Kenosha, FEMA rates cold wave risk for Kenosha County as very high, with a relative score of 96.6/100. The next highest relative scores are strong wind at 96.2/100 and tornado at 93.6/100.
Using FEMA data for Kenosha County, Kenosha is #4 among 8 covered Wisconsin entries for cold wave risk. Racine is about 10 straight-line miles from the Kenosha map point; its FEMA figures cover Racine County.
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The map shows Kenosha. All FEMA figures on this page cover Kenosha County.
The FEMA figures cover Kenosha County. Address-level conditions require local maps, building records, and property details.
FEMA rates relative cold wave risk for Kenosha County as very high. Its FEMA annualized frequency is 0.564 per year. Damage at a specific address also depends on the building, soil, elevation, and exact hazard zone.
Among 8 Wisconsin cities covered by this directory, Kenosha is #4 for relative cold wave risk based on FEMA's score for Kenosha County. Homes within Kenosha can have different soil, elevation, construction, and hazard-zone conditions.
In FEMA's data for Kenosha County, the highest relative ratings are Cold Wave (Very High), Strong Wind (Relatively High), and Tornado (Relatively High). FEMA uses estimated losses and community data along with event frequency when assigning these ratings.
The hazard numbers cover Kenosha County. For an individual home, check local fault, flood, fire, evacuation, and building records for the exact address.
FEMA gives Kenosha County an overall relative risk rating of relatively low. Conditions at a specific home depend on its hazard zones, building type, maintenance, insurance, and access to evacuation routes and emergency services.
Start with this step: Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions. Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions. Use Ready.gov Be Informed and local emergency guidance for a complete plan.
Distances are measured between city coordinates.
| City | Distance | Cold Wave rating | Relative score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racine, WI | 10 mi | Relatively High | 91.5 |
| Waukegan, IL | 15 mi | Very High | 99.9 |
| Round Lake Beach, IL | 18 mi | Very High | 99.9 |
| Milwaukee, WI | 33 mi | Very High | 100.0 |
| Elgin, IL | 44 mi | Relatively High | 96.0 |
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View productHazard metrics come from FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 (March 2023). City population and coordinates come from SimpleMaps US Cities Database. For current conditions, use official local maps, warnings, inspections, and professional advice.