Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 23454

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 23454, Virginia

ZIP 23454 covers part of the Virginia Beach area, along the mid-Atlantic coast. The surrounding region experiences hot, humid summers and four distinct seasons, with hurricane and nor'easter exposure 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 23454's composite natural disaster risk at 6.0 out of 10 — high risk. The risk of coastal inundation tops the local hazard profile, with the area exposed to storm surge, tidal flooding, and wave action during major coastal storm events. Residents should also account for heat and hurricane risk in their preparedness planning.

ZIP 23454's risk score, slightly above the 5.1/10 state average and above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA, the highest-scoring are coastal flood, heat, and hurricane. 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 23454 residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for coastal flood 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.