Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 18950

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 18950, Pennsylvania

ZIP 18950 in Point Pleasant sits along the northeastern Atlantic Seaboard. Its humid continental climate produces cold winters, warm summers, and four distinct seasons, and notably nor'easter exposure and spring river flooding. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 18950 carries an overall risk score of 8.2/10, placing it in the very high category. Ice storm risk tops the local winter hazard profile, with freezing rain events capable of coating roads, trees, and power lines with ice that causes widespread outages and dangerous travel conditions. The area also faces notable exposure to winter and heat.

Within Pennsylvania, ZIP 18950's risk is, considerably above the 5.9/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Pennsylvania identifies ice storm as the foremost hazard, followed by winter and heat. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

The very high risk environment in ZIP 18950 warrants proactive steps beyond standard preparedness. Review property insurance annually to ensure it covers the area's primary hazards, including ice storm. Establish a household emergency plan and keep supplies stocked, as the region's risk profile may require rapid response.