Climate Risk Summary

Zip Code 02748, Risk Profile

The primary drivers of climate-related financial risk in Bliss Corner, MA (02748) are Inland Flooding, Hurricane, and Coastal Flooding.

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

$1,015,841

Expected Annual Loss for Zip Code 02748

34.4Score

Relatively Low compared to US average

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Hurricane

$272,234

Expected Annual Loss for Zip Code 02748

78.8Score

Relatively Moderate compared to US average

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Coastal Flooding

$149,710

Expected Annual Loss for Zip Code 02748

89.6Score

Relatively Moderate compared to US average

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Zip Code Risk Map

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Financial Risk Inventory

MAJOR DRIVER
Inland Flooding
$1,015,841
Score: 34.4
MAJOR DRIVER
Hurricane
$272,234
Score: 78.8
MAJOR DRIVER
Coastal Flooding
$149,710
Score: 89.6
Earthquake
$53,537
Score: 43.9
Heat Wave
$37,304
Score: 23.2
Strong Wind
$35,621
Score: 47.5
Cold Wave
$30,532
Score: 26.5
Tornado
$24,705
Score: 23.4
Drought
$14,111
Score: 25.9
Lightning
$12,139
Score: 29.4
Ice Storm
$4,878
Score: 27.9
Winter Weather
$1,141
Score: 24.2
Wildfire
$1,021
Score: 53.9
Hail
$408
Score: 4.2
Landslide
$39
Score: 53.1

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: 34.4
🌀High Investment

Hurricane Mitigation

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

Risk Score: 78.8
🏠Low Investment

Coastal Flooding Mitigation

General property maintenance and insurance review recommended.

Risk Score: 89.6

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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