Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 17923

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 17923, Pennsylvania

Located in the interior eastern United States, ZIP 17923 serves the Branchdale community. The humid continental climate of this part of Pennsylvania — bringing cold winters, warm summers, and four distinct seasons — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 17923's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.9/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The area faces significant winter hazard exposure, with nor'easters, ice storms, or blizzards regularly challenging transportation networks and power infrastructure. Secondary hazards include wind and landslide.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 17923's natural disaster risk is well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 5.9/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by winter and wind, as measured by FEMA across Pennsylvania. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, ZIP 17923 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.