Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 24055

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 24055, Virginia

Located along the mid-Atlantic coast, ZIP 24055 serves the Bassett 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 24055's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.3/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Slope instability and debris flows are the primary natural hazard, driven by a combination of local geology, precipitation intensity, and terrain that creates susceptibility to failure. Secondary hazards include hurricane and avalanche.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 24055's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 5.1/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by landslide and hurricane, as measured by FEMA across Virginia. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, ZIP 24055 residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for landslide 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.