Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 25090

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 25090, West Virginia

Located in the interior eastern United States, ZIP 25090 serves the Glen Ferris community. The humid continental climate of this part of West Virginia — bringing cold winters, warm summers, and mountainous terrain that intensifies flooding — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 25090's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.4/10 (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 lightning and landslide.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 25090's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 5.0/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by avalanche and lightning, as measured by FEMA across West Virginia. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

ZIP 25090's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that avalanche exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.