Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 05857

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 05857, Vermont

Located along the northeastern Atlantic Seaboard, ZIP 05857 serves the Newport Center 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 05857'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 05857'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.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 05857 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.