Government agency data shows 13 natural disaster events for ZIP 99506 in Elmendorf Afb, AK. These include 7 severe wind events, 4 wildfires, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M.
Severe wind events represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (7 total). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 24, 2025.
Elmendorf Afb has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 21, 2014.
Elmendorf Afb has experienced 2 floods 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 Elmendorf Afb 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 99506 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (7 events), wildfires (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elmendorf Afb, AK, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Elmendorf Afb (ZIP 99506) has 2 recorded flood events. 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 99506 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 Elmendorf Afb, AK area (ZIP 99506). 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 →