Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 99645 in Butte, AK. These include 10 wildfires and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 83% of all recorded events (10 total). 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 Dec 18, 2023.
Butte has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Butte was Flood on Sep 19, 2012, which caused $4.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 22, 2025), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99645 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (10 events) and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Butte, AK, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Butte (ZIP 99645) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99645 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 19, 2012. This event caused $4.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Butte, AK area (ZIP 99645). 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 →