Nikiski, AK (ZIP 99635) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 4 blizzards, 3 floods, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.3M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Nikiski is blizzards, with 4 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Nikiski has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 23, 2002.
Nikiski has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 27, 2019.
Nikiski has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 24, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nikiski was Flood on Oct 23, 2002, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Dec 22, 2012), causing $157K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99635 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nikiski, AK, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $177.5K in property damage.
Yes, Nikiski (ZIP 99635) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 23, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99635 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 $10.3M in property damage in the Nikiski, AK area (ZIP 99635). 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 →