Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 13455

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 13455, New York

ZIP 13455 covers part of the Sangerfield area, along the northeastern Atlantic Seaboard. The surrounding region experiences cold winters, warm summers, and significant regional climate variation, with nor'easters and lake-effect snowstorms shaping the natural hazards that residents of this ZIP code face. Risk scores here are derived from FEMA data for the encompassing county.

FEMA rates ZIP 13455's composite natural disaster risk at 6.7 out of 10 — high risk. Severe winter storms top the local risk profile, bringing blizzard conditions, ice storms, and extreme cold that pose health risks and cause extensive property and infrastructure damage. Residents should also account for wind and ice storm risk in their preparedness planning.

ZIP 13455's risk score, slightly above the 6.1/10 state average and well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA, the highest-scoring are winter, wind, and ice storm. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, ZIP 13455 residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for winter and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.