Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 23662

Poquoson, Virginia

3.5out of 10

Low Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 23662

Below-average natural disaster risk. Fewer and less severe natural hazards affect this area.

Top Hazards

Coastal Flooding Hurricane Tsunami

All 18 Hazard Scores

Coastal Flooding

9.5

Hurricane

7.4

Tsunami

5.4

Volcanic Activity

5.1

Avalanche

4.5

Earthquake

3.3

Extreme Heat

3.2

Ice Storm

3.2

Wildfire

2.8

Tornado

2.4

Lightning

2.1

Cold Wave

2.0

Strong Wind

1.8

Hail

1.7

Drought

1.7

Winter Weather

1.5

Landslide

1.3

Riverine Flooding

1.0

How it compares

ZIP 23662

3.5

Virginia avg.

5.1

US national avg.

4.5

Live Conditions

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🏠 What this means for insurance

Below-average risk — standard coverage likely adequate

Natural disaster risk here is below the US average. Standard homeowners insurance will typically be sufficient, but it is still worth reviewing exclusions for floods and earthquakes.

This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.

Other cities in Virginia

Woodbridge7.0/10 Virginia Beach6.0/10 Ashburn6.9/10 Chesapeake6.1/10 Stafford6.3/10 Fredericksburg5.9/10 Fairfax7.7/10 Annandale7.7/10

Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only — consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.