Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 27317

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 27317, North Carolina

ZIP 27317 in Randleman sits along the mid-Atlantic coast. Its humid subtropical climate produces hot, humid summers and four distinct seasons, and notably a hurricane and tropical storm season affecting the coast. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 27317 carries an overall risk score of 7.0/10, placing it in the high category. Ice storm risk tops the local winter hazard profile, with freezing rain events capable of coating roads, trees, and power lines with ice that causes widespread outages and dangerous travel conditions. The area also faces notable exposure to hurricane and tornado.

Within North Carolina, ZIP 27317's risk is, slightly above the 6.2/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of North Carolina identifies ice storm as the foremost hazard, followed by hurricane and tornado. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, ZIP 27317 residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for ice storm 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.