Natural Disasters in Willow, 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)
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
19
Public Assistance
$35.9M
Individual Assistance
$449K
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm and Straight-line Wi… → | Severe Storm | Mar 2022 | $4.2M | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $979K | $11K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Deshka Landing Fire → | Fire | Aug 2019 | — | — |
| Mckinley Fire → | Fire | Aug 2019 | — | — |
| Earthquake → | Earthquake | Jan 2019 | $26.2M | $435K |
| Earthquake → | Earthquake | Nov 2018 | — | — |
| Flooding → | Flood | Sep 2018 | — | — |
| Sockeye Fire → | Fire | Jun 2015 | — | — |
| Severe Storm, Straight-line Winds, Flood… → | Severe Storm | Nov 2012 | $2.1M | — |
| Flooding and Ice Jams → | Flood | Jun 2009 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… → | Severe Storm | Oct 2006 | $1.3M | — |
| Severe Winter Storm, Including High Wind… → | Severe Storm | Apr 2003 | $733K | $977 |
| Earthquake → | Earthquake | Nov 2002 | — | $3K |
| Flooding → | Flood | Jun 2002 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Avalanches → | Severe Storm | Feb 2000 | $385K | — |
| Wildland Fires → | Fire | Jun 1996 | — | — |
| Flooding → | Flood | Oct 1995 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Oct 1986 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
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.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
27
Federal Funding
$4,775,469
Properties Protected
24
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
23.27
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.) | 7 | $1,381,076 |
| 205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 4 | $0 |
| 300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire | 3 | $0 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $14,649 |
| 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.); 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 2 | $137,746 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Willow 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. $449,164 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 27 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.