Cooper Landing, AK (ZIP 99572) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 16 wildfires, 7 severe wind events, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.6M.
The dominant hazard type for Cooper Landing is wildfires, with 16 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (13%) 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.
Cooper Landing has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 24, 2025.
Cooper Landing has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $9.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cooper Landing was Flood on Sep 21, 2017, which caused $5M 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 99572 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (16 events), severe wind events (7 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cooper Landing, AK, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Cooper Landing (ZIP 99572) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99572 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 21, 2017. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.6M in property damage in the Cooper Landing, AK area (ZIP 99572). 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 →