Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 03583

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 03583, New Hampshire

Located along the northeastern Atlantic Seaboard, ZIP 03583 serves the Jefferson community. The humid continental climate of this part of New Hampshire — bringing long, cold winters and brief, warm summers — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 03583's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.5/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The threat of avalanche is the primary natural hazard here, with winter snowpack instability on mountain terrain posing risks to roads, structures, and outdoor recreation activities. Secondary hazards include winter and cold wave.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 03583's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly below the 6.2/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by avalanche and winter, as measured by FEMA across New Hampshire. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 03583 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 avalanche is recommended.