Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 05458

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 05458, Vermont

Located along the northeastern Atlantic Seaboard, ZIP 05458 serves the Grand Isle community. The humid continental climate of this part of Vermont — bringing long, snowy winters and cool summers — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 05458's overall natural disaster risk is rated 3.2/10 (Low) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hurricane risk defines the natural hazard environment here, requiring residents to maintain seasonal preparedness plans and insurance coverage for wind and flood damage. Secondary hazards include tsunami and volcano.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 05458's natural disaster risk is below the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, considerably below the 5.1/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hurricane and tsunami, as measured by FEMA across Vermont. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

ZIP 05458 carries a below-average natural disaster risk, reflecting fewer and less severe hazard exposures than typical U.S. communities. Even so, the area's primary risk — hurricane — warrants awareness and appropriate insurance coverage, as lower risk does not mean zero risk.