Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 99568 in Clam Gulch, AK. These include 19 wildfires, 6 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.9M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Clam Gulch is wildfires, with 19 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (21%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 17, 2019.
Clam Gulch has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $14.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 20, 2012.
Clam Gulch has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $177.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 10, 2020.
Clam Gulch has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 27, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clam Gulch was Flood on Oct 23, 2002, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 1, 2007), causing $1.6M in damages. Flood on Jan 25, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99568 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (19 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clam Gulch, AK, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Clam Gulch (ZIP 99568) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.7M 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 99568 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 23, 2002. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.9M in property damage in the Clam Gulch, AK area (ZIP 99568). 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 →