Government agency data shows 19 natural disaster events for ZIP 99586 in Slana, AK. These include 16 wildfires and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5M.
With 16 recorded incidents (84% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 11, 2024.
Slana has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $10.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Slana was Flood on May 25, 2013, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 24, 2013), causing $5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99586 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (16 events) and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Slana, AK, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Slana (ZIP 99586) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99586 was Flood, which occurred on May 25, 2013. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.5M in property damage in the Slana, AK area (ZIP 99586). 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 →