Fairbanks, AK (ZIP 99709) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 33 wildfires, 2 hailstorms, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $5K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 92% of all recorded events (33 total). Of these, 5 (15%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 23, 2024.
Fairbanks has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
Fairbanks has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairbanks was Flood on Jun 21, 2014, which caused $5K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99709 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (33 events), hailstorms (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 92% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairbanks, AK, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Fairbanks (ZIP 99709) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99709 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 21, 2014. This event caused $5K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5K in property damage in the Fairbanks, AK area (ZIP 99709). 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 →