Willow, AK (ZIP 99688) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 9 floods, 9 wildfires, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.9M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Willow is floods, with 9 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (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 $19.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2025.
Willow has experienced 9 wildfires on record. 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 Nov 4, 2024.
Willow has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Willow was Flood on Sep 19, 2012, which caused $10.4M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Jul 1, 2019), causing $3M in damages. Flood on Jun 24, 2019 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99688 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (9 events), wildfires (9 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Willow, AK, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.9M in property damage.
Yes, Willow (ZIP 99688) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99688 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 19, 2012. This event caused $10.4M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.9M in property damage in the Willow, AK area (ZIP 99688). 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 →