Anchorage, AK (ZIP 99517) shows 9 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 7 severe wind events, 1 flood, and 1 wildfire. Total documented property damage amounts to $5K.
With 7 recorded incidents (78% 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.
Anchorage has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 16, 2009.
Anchorage has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 23, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Anchorage was Flood on Jan 16, 2009, which caused $5K in property damage.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99517 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (7 events), flood (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Anchorage, AK, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Anchorage (ZIP 99517) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 16, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99517 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 16, 2009. This event caused $5K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5K in property damage in the Anchorage, AK area (ZIP 99517). 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 →