Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 99580 in Ekwok, AK. These include 21 severe wind events, 4 floods, and 2 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M.
With 21 recorded incidents (78% of all events), severe wind events are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Wind-related events have caused a combined $127K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
Ekwok has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 24, 2009.
Ekwok has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 12, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ekwok was Flood on Aug 23, 2005, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99580 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (21 events), floods (4 events), and wildfires (2 events). 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 Ekwok, AK, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $127K in property damage.
Yes, Ekwok (ZIP 99580) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 24, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99580 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 23, 2005. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Ekwok, AK area (ZIP 99580). 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 →