Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 43832

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 43832, Ohio

ZIP 43832 in Newcomerstown sits in the interior eastern United States. Its humid continental climate produces cold winters with lake-effect snow in the north and warm, humid summers, and notably spring tornado risk and winter ice storms. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 43832 carries an overall risk score of 6.3/10, placing it in the high category. Large hail is the dominant natural hazard, with supercell thunderstorms regularly producing damaging hailstones capable of destroying crops, vehicles, and roofs. The area also faces notable exposure to landslide and lightning.

Within Ohio, ZIP 43832's risk is, slightly above the 5.8/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Ohio identifies hail as the foremost hazard, followed by landslide and lightning. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, ZIP 43832 residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for hail 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.