Natural Disasters in North Lakes, AK
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
93.3
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
94.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
17.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
3.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Avalanche | 99.9 |
| Earthquake | 98.9 |
| Landslide | 96.8 |
| Wildfire | 94.7 |
| Winter Weather | 93.1 |
| Volcanic Activity | 80.8 |
| Cold Wave | 61.4 |
| Lightning | 54.8 |
| Ice Storm | 17.0 |
| Tsunami | 9.2 |
| Hail | 3.2 |
| Tornado | 0.9 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
19
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Mar 2022
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Apr 9, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Aug 22, 2019 | Fire | DESHKA LANDING FIRE |
| Aug 20, 2019 | Fire | MCKINLEY FIRE |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Earthquake | EARTHQUAKE |
| Nov 30, 2018 | Earthquake | EARTHQUAKE |
| Sep 5, 2018 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jun 15, 2015 | Fire | SOCKEYE FIRE |
| Nov 27, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Jun 11, 2009 | Flood | FLOODING AND ICE JAMS |
| Oct 16, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Apr 26, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, INCLUDING HIGH WINDS AND FREEZING TEMPERATURES |
| Nov 8, 2002 | Earthquake | EARTHQUAKE |
| Jun 26, 2002 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Feb 17, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND AVALANCHES |
| Jun 7, 1996 | Fire | WILDLAND FIRES |
| Oct 13, 1995 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Oct 27, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
87
Total Claims Paid
$2,178,132
Avg Claim Payout
$25,036
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$35,930,845
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
182
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4413 | Earthquake | 39 | $26,214,850 |
| DR-4646 | Winter Storm | 25 | $4,199,275 |
| DR-4094 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $2,123,055 |
| DR-1663 | Severe Storm(s) | 54 | $1,296,447 |
| DR-4533 | Biological | 15 | $978,684 |
| DR-1461 | Severe Storm(s) | 21 | $733,277 |
| DR-1316 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $385,258 |
North Lakes has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are avalanche, earthquake, landslide. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 87 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $35,930,845 in public assistance recovery funding.