Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 34613
Brooksville, Florida
Risk Summary for ZIP 34613
ZIP 34613 scores 5.7/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hurricane.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 34613, Florida
ZIP 34613 in Brooksville sits in the Deep South. Its tropical climate produces warm temperatures year-round and high humidity, and notably a June–November hurricane season that defines the risk landscape. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.
According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 34613 carries an overall risk score of 5.7/10, placing it in the moderate category. Hurricane and tropical storm exposure tops the local risk profile, with the community vulnerable to storm surge, high sustained winds, and flooding rainfall during the June–November season. The area also faces notable exposure to coastal flood and lightning.
Within Florida, ZIP 34613's risk is, near the 5.7/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Florida identifies hurricane as the foremost hazard, followed by coastal flood and lightning. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.
With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 34613 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 hurricane is recommended.
What this means for ZIP 34613: Hurricane preparedness
- 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.
- Know your evacuation zone and route before hurricane season begins each June.
Risk for the surrounding area
Local Factors for ZIP 34613
These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 34613 from other communities in Florida County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
19,337
SuburbanGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Warm Subtropical
Latitude 28.6°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Moderate — seasonal fire risk
Fire score: 9.0/10
Coordinates
28.5618° N, 82.5380° 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 34613
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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.