Natural Disasters in Atka, AK
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
67.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
71.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
22.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
0.5
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
6
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
3 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Storms, Flooding, and Remnants of… → | Flood | Oct 2025 | — | — |
| Severe Storm, Flooding, and Landslides → | Severe Storm | Sep 2022 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storm → | Severe Storm | Feb 2016 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm, Tidal Surges and Fl… → | Severe Storm | Nov 2004 | — | — |
| Earthquake → | Unknown | — | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$11,250
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $11,250 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Atka has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are volcanic activity, earthquake, tsunami. The area has had 6 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (3 declarations). 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.