Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 24168

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 24168, Virginia

ZIP 24168 covers part of the Stanleytown area, along the mid-Atlantic coast. 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 24168'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 24168'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.

ZIP 24168's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.