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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 34654

New Port Richey, Florida

6.3out of 10
High Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 34654

ZIP 34654 scores 6.3/10 (High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Coastal Flooding.

Top Hazards

Coastal Flooding Hurricane Tornado

All 18 Hazard Scores

Tornado
9.9
Hurricane
9.9
Coastal Flooding
9.9
Lightning
9.7
Wildfire
9.6
Extreme Heat
9.1
Strong Wind
7.9
Cold Wave
6.7
Tsunami
5.4
Earthquake
5.2
Landslide
5.2
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Avalanche
4.5
Hail
3.9
Drought
2.9
Ice Storm
1.3
Winter Weather
1.2
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

ZIP 34654
6.3
Florida avg.
5.7
US national avg.
4.5

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🏠 What this means for insurance

Above-average risk β€” 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 34654, Florida

Located in the Deep South, ZIP 34654 serves the New Port Richey community. The tropical climate of this part of Florida β€” bringing warm temperatures year-round and high humidity β€” directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 34654's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.3/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Coastal flood risk defines the local natural hazard environment, with sea-level rise trends gradually increasing the frequency of tidal flooding events alongside storm surge threats. Secondary hazards include hurricane and tornado.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 34654's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 5.7/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by coastal flood and hurricane, as measured by FEMA across Florida. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, ZIP 34654 residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for coastal flood 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 34654: Coastal Flooding preparedness

  • Know your evacuation zone and monitor tidal and surge forecasts during coastal storms.
  • Elevate utilities and consider flood-resistant construction in low-lying shoreline areas.
  • Coastal flood and storm-surge damage requires separate flood insurance, not standard homeowners coverage.

Risk for the surrounding area

Local Factors for ZIP 34654

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 34654 from other communities in Florida County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

24,355

Suburban

Geographic Zone

Inland

Reduced coastal hazard exposure

Climate Band

Warm Subtropical

Latitude 28.3Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

Moderate β€” seasonal fire risk

Fire score: 9.6/10

Coordinates

28.2976Β° N, 82.6290Β° 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 34654

Last 12 months Β· 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 β€” consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.