Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 24085

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 24085, Virginia

Located along the mid-Atlantic coast, ZIP 24085 serves the Eagle Rock 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 24085's overall natural disaster risk is rated 4.7/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The threat of avalanche is the primary natural hazard here, with winter snowpack instability on mountain terrain posing risks to roads, structures, and outdoor recreation activities. Secondary hazards include landslide and hurricane.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 24085'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 avalanche and landslide, 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 24085 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 avalanche is recommended.