Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 27025
Madison, North Carolina
Risk Summary for ZIP 27025
ZIP 27025 scores 6.4/10 (High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hurricane.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Above-average risk — check your policy limits
Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 27025, North Carolina
Located along the mid-Atlantic coast, ZIP 27025 serves the Madison community. The humid subtropical climate of this part of North Carolina — bringing hot, humid summers and four distinct seasons — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.
ZIP 27025's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.4/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hurricane risk defines the natural hazard environment here, requiring residents to maintain seasonal preparedness plans and insurance coverage for wind and flood damage. Secondary hazards include ice storm and lightning.
Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 27025's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 6.2/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hurricane and ice storm, as measured by FEMA across North Carolina. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
With a high natural disaster risk rating, ZIP 27025 residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for hurricane 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.
What this means for ZIP 27025: Hurricane preparedness
- Know your evacuation zone and route before hurricane season begins each June.
- Keep at least a week of supplies on hand; power and water service can be disrupted for days after landfall.
- Wind damage is usually covered by homeowners insurance, but storm-surge flooding requires separate flood coverage.
Risk for the surrounding area
Local Factors for ZIP 27025
These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 27025 from other communities in North Carolina County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
12,537
SuburbanGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 36.4°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 3.3/10
Coordinates
36.3771° N, 79.9715° W
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
Recent Climate Data for ZIP 27025
Last 12 months · Source: Open-Meteo archive
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only — consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.