Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 69152

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 69152, Nebraska

ZIP 69152 in Mullen sits in the Great Plains. Its semi-arid continental climate produces hot summers, cold winters, and open-terrain wind exposure, and notably one of the most tornado-active spring seasons in the central US. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 69152 carries an overall risk score of 3.3/10, placing it in the low category. Tsunami risk is the primary coastal hazard, driven by the area's proximity to seismically active offshore zones capable of generating ocean waves that inundate low-lying coastlines. The area also faces notable exposure to volcano and coastal flood.

Within Nebraska, ZIP 69152's risk is, slightly below the 4.8/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks below the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Nebraska identifies tsunami as the foremost hazard, followed by volcano and coastal flood. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

Despite its lower-than-average risk classification, ZIP 69152 is not immune to natural hazards. Basic preparedness — an emergency kit, awareness of seasonal risks, and property insurance that covers tsunami — remains prudent for all residents.