Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 24165

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 24165, Virginia

ZIP 24165 covers part of the Spencer area, in the interior eastern United States. 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 24165's composite natural disaster risk at 6.3 out of 10 — high risk. The area faces significant landslide risk, where mountainous topography and saturated soils during wet periods combine to create hazardous mass movement conditions. Residents should also account for hurricane and avalanche risk in their preparedness planning.

ZIP 24165'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 landslide, hurricane, and avalanche. 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 24165 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.