Federal records document 145 natural disaster events in the Fairbanks, AK area (ZIP 99712). These include 141 wildfires, 3 floods, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $18K.
The dominant hazard type for Fairbanks is wildfires, with 141 recorded events making up 97% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 28 (20%) 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 18, 2024.
Fairbanks has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2014.
Fairbanks has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairbanks was Flood on Jun 19, 2014, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99712 has experienced 145 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (141 events), floods (3 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 97% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairbanks, AK, with 141 events documented.
Yes, Fairbanks (ZIP 99712) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18K 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 99712 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 19, 2014. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18K in property damage in the Fairbanks, AK area (ZIP 99712). 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 →