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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 43333

Lewistown, Ohio

5.6out of 10
Moderate Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 43333

ZIP 43333 scores 5.6/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hail.

Top Hazards

Hail Ice Storm Earthquake

All 18 Hazard Scores

Hail
7.9
Ice Storm
7.9
Earthquake
7.3
Winter Weather
7.3
Landslide
7.0
Tornado
6.6
Cold Wave
6.0
Hurricane
5.8
Tsunami
5.4
Strong Wind
5.2
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Lightning
5.0
Coastal Flooding
4.9
Avalanche
4.5
Extreme Heat
3.7
Drought
3.6
Wildfire
1.8
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

ZIP 43333
5.6
Ohio avg.
5.8
US national avg.
4.5

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🏠 What this means for insurance

Average risk β€” 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 43333, Ohio

Located in the interior eastern United States, ZIP 43333 serves the Lewistown community. The humid continental climate of this part of Ohio β€” bringing cold winters with lake-effect snow in the north and warm, humid summers β€” directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 43333's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.6/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hail is the primary natural disaster concern, with severe storms delivering baseball-sized or larger hailstones that cause significant insured losses each year. Secondary hazards include ice storm and earthquake.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 43333's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 5.8/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hail and ice storm, as measured by FEMA across Ohio. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

ZIP 43333's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that hail exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.

What this means for ZIP 43333: Hail preparedness

  • Park vehicles under cover when severe storms are forecast to avoid costly hail damage.
  • Document roof and property condition annually to streamline any future hail claims.
  • Impact-resistant (Class 4) roofing can reduce hail damage and may lower insurance premiums.

Risk for the surrounding area

Local Factors for ZIP 43333

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 43333 from other communities in Ohio County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

941

Rural

Geographic Zone

Inland

Reduced coastal hazard exposure

Climate Band

Moderate Continental

Latitude 40.4Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

Lower β€” moist climate limits wildfire frequency

Fire score: 1.8/10

Coordinates

40.4393Β° N, 83.9322Β° 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 43333

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.