Fort Richardson, AK (ZIP 99505) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 7 severe wind events, 4 wildfires, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M.
With 7 recorded incidents (58% of all events), severe wind events are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 24, 2025.
Fort Richardson has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 21, 2014.
Fort Richardson has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 20, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Richardson was Flood on Sep 20, 2012, which caused $3.6M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99505 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (7 events), wildfires (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Richardson, AK, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Fort Richardson (ZIP 99505) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $3.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 20, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99505 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 20, 2012. This event caused $3.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Fort Richardson, AK area (ZIP 99505). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →