Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 23860
Hopewell, Virginia
Risk Summary for ZIP 23860
ZIP 23860 scores 5.0/10 (Moderate risk), near the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Coastal Flooding.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 23860, Virginia
Located along the mid-Atlantic coast, ZIP 23860 serves the Hopewell community. The humid subtropical climate of this part of Virginia — bringing hot, humid summers and four distinct seasons — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.
ZIP 23860's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.0/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Coastal flood risk defines the local natural hazard environment, with sea-level rise trends gradually increasing the frequency of tidal flooding events alongside storm surge threats. Secondary hazards include drought and hurricane.
Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 23860's natural disaster risk is near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 5.1/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by coastal flood and drought, as measured by FEMA across Virginia. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 23860 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 coastal flood is recommended.
What this means for ZIP 23860: Coastal Flooding preparedness
- Know your evacuation zone and monitor tidal and surge forecasts during coastal storms.
- Elevate utilities and consider flood-resistant construction in low-lying shoreline areas.
- Coastal flood and storm-surge damage requires separate flood insurance, not standard homeowners coverage.
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Local Factors for ZIP 23860
These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 23860 from other communities in Virginia County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
31,404
SuburbanGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Moderate Continental
Latitude 37.3°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 3.4/10
Coordinates
37.2827° N, 77.2227° W
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
Recent Climate Data for ZIP 23860
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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.