Climate Risk Summary

Zip Code 32308, Risk Profile

The primary drivers of climate-related financial risk in Tallahassee, FL (32308) are Inland Flooding, Hurricane, and Cold Wave. This area also faces an unusually high intensity for Tornado and Wildfire compared to national averages.

Understanding the Dollars

Expected Annual Loss (EAL) is a statistical average of property damage for this entire zip code over a standard year across all properties.

  • / It represents the "average cost" rather than a guaranteed yearly bill.
  • / It can be used to compare the relative risk from different hazards and across different neighborhoods.

Primary Risks

Inland Flooding

$5,321,831

Expected Annual Loss for Zip Code 32308

68.2Score

Relatively High compared to US average

32308
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Hurricane

$4,559,698

Expected Annual Loss for Zip Code 32308

92.8Score

Relatively High compared to US average

32308
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Cold Wave

$2,042,301

Expected Annual Loss for Zip Code 32308

90.4Score

Very High compared to US average

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Zip Code Risk Map

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Financial Risk Inventory

MAJOR DRIVER
Inland Flooding
$5,321,831
Score: 68.2
MAJOR DRIVER
Hurricane
$4,559,698
Score: 92.8
MAJOR DRIVER
Cold Wave
$2,042,301
Score: 90.4
UNUSUALLY HIGH
Tornado
$1,756,195
Score: 84.0
Heat Wave
$307,611
Score: 60.0
Strong Wind
$214,130
Score: 70.8
UNUSUALLY HIGH
Wildfire
$98,415
Score: 83.7
Earthquake
$86,197
Score: 35.5
Lightning
$48,954
Score: 41.1
Hail
$20,838
Score: 38.9
Winter Weather
$7,297
Score: 36.8
Landslide
$238
Score: 72.7
Drought
$137
Score: 20.9

Recommended Mitigation Strategies

Recommended investments to protect your property value and reduce insurance liability based on your local risk profile.

💧Medium Investment

Inland Flooding Mitigation

Install a smart sump pump with battery backup and extend downspouts 10ft from foundation.

Risk Score: 68.2
🌀High Investment

Hurricane Mitigation

Install permanent hurricane shutters or upgrade to impact-resistant windows.

Risk Score: 92.8
🏠Low Investment

Cold Wave Mitigation

General property maintenance and insurance review recommended.

Risk Score: 90.4
🌪️High Investment

Tornado Mitigation

Reinforce garage doors and consider a FEMA-approved safe room or storm cellar.

Risk Score: 84.0
🔥Low Investment

Wildfire Mitigation

Create a 5ft 'non-combustible' zone around your home using gravel or pavers instead of mulch.

Risk Score: 83.7

Methodology and Sources

Spatial Aggregation

Our "Atlas" risk scores are derived using a population-weighted spatial join. Because US Zip Codes and Census Tracts do not share perfectly aligned boundaries, a simple geographic average would be misleading. We utilize US Census Block Group population statistics to identify where residents actually live within a Zip Code. We then intersect these points with FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) hazard data to calculate a weighted exposure score.

Financial Projections (EAL)

Expected Annual Loss (EAL) estimates the average economic impact of natural hazards in dollars per year. This calculation incorporates three components: Exposure (the value of structures and agriculture), Annualized Frequency (historical probability), and Historic Loss Ratio (vulnerability of the area).

Primary Data Sources

  • FEMA National Risk IndexHazard frequency and loss data (v1.20.0)
  • U.S. Census BureauTIGER/Line 2025 Shapefiles & Decennial Population

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