Marathon County anchored by Wausau in central Wisconsin faces moderate tornado risk and flooding from the Wisconsin River. The Wisconsin River has flooded communities in the county. Wausau serves as the regional hub for central Wisconsin emergency coordination and hosts the Rib Mountain ski area. The county faces serious winter storm risk and has experienced tornado events.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Winter Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2018 Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (715) 261-1900 |
| Emergency Shelters | 6 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-39 US-51 WI-29 WI-153 |
// County Profile
| County | Marathon County WI |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| Population | 139 |
| Area | 1,545 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
// Other Wisconsin Counties
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Tornado / Mississippi River Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Juneau County WI
Tornado / Flash Flooding
5/10
Low
Waushara County WI
Tornado / Flash Flooding
5/10
Low
Buffalo County WI
Tornado / Flash Flooding
5/10
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Ozaukee County WI
Tornado / Flash Flooding
5/10
Low
Florence County WI
Winter Storm / Wildfire
5/10
Low