Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 25976

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 25976, West Virginia

ZIP 25976 in Meadow Bridge 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 25976 carries an overall risk score of 5.4/10, placing it in the moderate 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 lightning and landslide.

Within West Virginia, ZIP 25976'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 lightning and landslide. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 25976 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 avalanche is recommended.