Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 45613
Beaver, Ohio
Risk Summary for ZIP 45613
ZIP 45613 scores 5.2/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Landslide.
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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 45613, Ohio
Located in the interior eastern United States, ZIP 45613 serves the Beaver community. The humid continental climate of this part of Ohio — bringing cold winters with lake-effect snow in the north and warm, humid summers — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.
ZIP 45613's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.2/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Slope instability and debris flows are the primary natural hazard, driven by a combination of local geology, precipitation intensity, and terrain that creates susceptibility to failure. Secondary hazards include heat and ice storm.
Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 45613's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly below the 5.8/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by landslide and heat, as measured by FEMA across Ohio. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 45613 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 landslide is recommended.
What this means for ZIP 45613: Landslide preparedness
- Standard insurance generally excludes landslide and earth-movement damage — ask about specialized coverage.
- Have an evacuation plan ready during periods of intense or prolonged rainfall.
- Watch for warning signs such as new cracks, tilting trees, or changes in water drainage on slopes.
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Local Factors for ZIP 45613
These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 45613 from other communities in Ohio County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
3,228
Small TownGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Moderate Continental
Latitude 39.0°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 3.4/10
Coordinates
39.0318° N, 82.8488° 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 45613
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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.