Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 99669 in Soldotna, AK. These include 8 wildfires, 7 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.9M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Soldotna is wildfires, with 8 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 Jul 5, 2015.
Soldotna has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $14.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2020.
Soldotna has experienced 4 blizzards on record. 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.
Soldotna has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 27, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Soldotna was Flood on Oct 23, 2002, which caused $10M 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 99669 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (8 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Soldotna, AK, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Soldotna (ZIP 99669) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99669 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 $14.9M in property damage in the Soldotna, AK area (ZIP 99669). 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 →