Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 05827

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 05827, Vermont

Located along the northeastern Atlantic Seaboard, ZIP 05827 serves the Craftsbury Common 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 05827's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.0/10 (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 hurricane and landslide.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 05827's natural disaster risk is near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 5.1/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by avalanche and hurricane, as measured by FEMA across Vermont. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

ZIP 05827's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that avalanche exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.