Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 14783

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 14783, New York

ZIP 14783 in Steamburg 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 14783 carries an overall risk score of 5.9/10, 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 lightning and landslide.

Within New York, ZIP 14783's risk is, near 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 lightning and landslide. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 14783 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.