Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 25832

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 25832, West Virginia

ZIP 25832 in Daniels 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 25832 carries an overall risk score of 6.2/10, placing it in the high category. Avalanche risk is the dominant natural hazard, with steep mountain terrain and heavy seasonal snowpack creating conditions for dangerous snow slides in and around the area. The area also faces notable exposure to landslide and winter.

Within West Virginia, ZIP 25832's risk is, slightly above 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 avalanche as the foremost hazard, followed by landslide and winter. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, ZIP 25832 residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for avalanche 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.