Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 96052

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 96052, California

Located in the western mountain region near the Pacific Coast, ZIP 96052 serves the Lewiston community. The Mediterranean climate of this part of California — bringing dry summers and mild, wet winters with pronounced drought cycles — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 96052's overall natural disaster risk is rated 4.6/10 (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 wildfire and volcano.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 96052's natural disaster risk is near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly below the 5.9/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by landslide and wildfire, as measured by FEMA across California. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

ZIP 96052'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 landslide exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.