Natural Disasters in Shungnak, AK
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
54.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
35.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
99.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
5.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 97.3 |
| Landslide | 86.1 |
| Winter Weather | 78.6 |
| Earthquake | 65.7 |
| Wildfire | 65.7 |
| Avalanche | 62.6 |
| Volcanic Activity | 29.3 |
| Ice Storm | 6.6 |
| Lightning | 5.1 |
| Tornado | 0.5 |
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
7
Most Recent
Flood
Oct 2025
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2025 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND REMNANTS OF TYPHOON HALONG |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM AND FLOODING |
| Apr 9, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Dec 9, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE FALL STORM, TIDAL SURGES, AND FLOODING |
| Nov 15, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, TIDAL SURGES AND FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
11
Total Claims Paid
$97,392
Avg Claim Payout
$8,854
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$285,289
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
9
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1571 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $216,687 |
| DR-4859 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $63,274 |
| DR-4893 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $5,328 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$38,857
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $36,970 |
| 701.1: Technical Assistance - Outreach/Training | 1 | $1,887 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Shungnak has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, landslide, winter weather. The area has had 7 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 11 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $285,289 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.