Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 25253

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 25253, West Virginia

ZIP 25253 in Letart sits in the interior eastern United States. Its humid continental climate produces cold winters, warm summers, and mountainous terrain that intensifies flooding, and notably flash flooding and winter storms. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 25253 carries an overall risk score of 5.1/10, placing it in the moderate category. Landslide and debris flow risk tops the local hazard profile, with steep terrain and periodic heavy rainfall creating conditions for rapid slope failure in vulnerable areas. The area also faces notable exposure to heat and hurricane.

Within West Virginia, ZIP 25253's risk is, near the 5.0/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of West Virginia identifies landslide as the foremost hazard, followed by heat and hurricane. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 25253 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 landslide is recommended.