Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 14024

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 14024, New York

ZIP 14024 in Bliss sits in the Great Lakes region. 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 14024 carries an overall risk score of 5.1/10, 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 hurricane and ice storm.

Within New York, ZIP 14024'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 hurricane and ice storm. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 14024 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.