Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 13340

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 13340, New York

ZIP 13340 in Frankfort sits along the northeastern Atlantic Seaboard. Its humid continental climate produces cold winters, warm summers, and significant regional climate variation, and notably nor'easters and lake-effect snowstorms. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 13340 carries an overall risk score of 5.4/10, placing it in the moderate 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 landslide and winter.

Within New York, ZIP 13340's risk is, slightly below the 6.1/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of New York identifies avalanche as the foremost hazard, followed by landslide and winter. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 13340 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.