Government agency data shows 18 natural disaster events for ZIP 99672 in Sterling, AK. These include 6 floods, 5 wildfires, 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.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (6 total). Of these, 5 (83%) 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 Sep 20, 2012.
Sterling has experienced 5 wildfires on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 Jun 21, 2017.
Sterling 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.
Sterling 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 Sterling 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 99672 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (6 events), wildfires (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sterling, AK, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.7M in property damage.
Yes, Sterling (ZIP 99672) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 20, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99672 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 Sterling, AK area (ZIP 99672). 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 →