ZIP code 99737, covering Dot Lake, AK, has 123 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 116 wildfires, 4 floods, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $19M.
With 116 recorded incidents (94% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 27 (23%) 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 Aug 14, 2024.
Dot Lake has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $19M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2022.
Dot Lake has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dot Lake was Flash Flood on Jul 10, 2022, which caused $14M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 24, 2013), causing $5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99737 has experienced 123 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (116 events), floods (4 events), and hailstorms (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 94% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dot Lake, AK, with 116 events documented.
Yes, Dot Lake (ZIP 99737) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99737 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 10, 2022. This event caused $14M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19M in property damage in the Dot Lake, AK area (ZIP 99737). 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 →