Federal records document 67 natural disaster events in the Nikolai, AK area (ZIP 99691). These include 58 wildfires and 9 severe wind events.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 87% of all recorded events (58 total). Of these, 24 (41%) 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 Nov 4, 2024.
Nikolai has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 7, 2022.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99691 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (58 events) and severe wind events (9 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nikolai, AK, with 58 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99691 was Wildfire: Big Salmon Fork (2.8K acres), which occurred on Nov 4, 2024. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
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 →