Natural Disasters in Wrangell city and, AK
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
0.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
0.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
67.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
31.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 87.1 |
| Avalanche | 70.9 |
| Volcanic Activity | 67.8 |
| Winter Weather | 22.5 |
| Earthquake | 13.0 |
| Ice Storm | 7.6 |
| Cold Wave | 3.8 |
| Wildfire | 1.5 |
| Lightning | 0.4 |
| Tornado | 0.1 |
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
3
Most Recent
Mud/Landslide
Apr 2024
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2024 | Mud/Landslide | SEVERE STORM, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Apr 9, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
28
Total IA Distributed
$79,880
Repair/Replace
$43,913
Rental Assistance
$2,614
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4763 | 27 | $76,980 | $14,823 |
| DR-4533 | 1 | $2,900 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Wrangell city and has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, avalanche, volcanic activity. The area has had 3 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). $79,880 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.