Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 05858

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 05858, Vermont

ZIP 05858 in North Concord sits along the northeastern Atlantic Seaboard. Its humid continental climate produces long, snowy winters and cool summers, and notably nor'easters and spring flooding from snowmelt. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 05858 carries an overall risk score of 3.9/10, placing it in the low category. Avalanche risk is the dominant natural hazard, with steep mountain terrain and heavy seasonal snowpack creating conditions for dangerous snow slides in and around the area. The area also faces notable exposure to hurricane and landslide.

Within Vermont, ZIP 05858's risk is, slightly below the 5.1/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks below the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Vermont identifies avalanche as the foremost hazard, followed by hurricane and landslide. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

ZIP 05858 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 — avalanche — warrants awareness and appropriate insurance coverage, as lower risk does not mean zero risk.