Natural Disasters in Teller, AK
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
34.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
18.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
99.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
16.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 92.4 |
| Volcanic Activity | 89.6 |
| Winter Weather | 88.2 |
| Landslide | 85.0 |
| Earthquake | 73.5 |
| Avalanche | 58.8 |
| Wildfire | 45.2 |
| Ice Storm | 9.4 |
| Lightning | 2.8 |
| 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
11
Most Recent
Flood
Oct 2025
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 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 |
| Aug 23, 2023 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Apr 9, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jan 23, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Dec 22, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Dec 9, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE FALL STORM, TIDAL SURGES, AND FLOODING |
| Nov 15, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, TIDAL SURGES AND FLOODING |
| May 10, 1989 | Freezing | SEVERE FREEZING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
25
Total Claims Paid
$1,521,097
Avg Claim Payout
$60,844
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$21,840,741
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
65
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4672 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $10,722,945 |
| DR-4533 | Biological | 6 | $4,592,774 |
| DR-4050 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $3,433,888 |
| DR-1571 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $3,032,601 |
| DR-1618 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $58,532 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
9
Federal Funding
$715,277
Properties Protected
10
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.68
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 6 | $89,259 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $4,533 |
| 201.4: Relocation of Public Structures - Coastal | 1 | $21,485 |
| 201.2: Relocation of Private Structures - Coastal | 1 | $600,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Teller has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, volcanic activity, winter weather. The area has had 11 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 25 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $21,840,741 in public assistance recovery funding. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.