ZIP code 99518 in Anchorage, AK has a relatively limited disaster record, with 10 events documented. These include 7 severe wind events, 2 wildfires, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $5K.
Severe wind events represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (7 total). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 24, 2025.
Anchorage has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 23, 2023.
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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Anchorage was Flood on Jan 16, 2009, which caused $5K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99518 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (7 events), wildfires (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Anchorage, AK, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Anchorage (ZIP 99518) 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 99518 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 99518). 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 →