Eagle, AK (ZIP 99738) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 201 natural disaster events on record. These include 195 wildfires and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Eagle is wildfires, with 195 recorded events making up 97% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 61 (31%) 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 Oct 18, 2024.
Eagle has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $9.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eagle was Flood on May 4, 2009, which caused $6.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 19, 2013), causing $1.5M in damages. Flood on May 6, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99738 has experienced 201 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (195 events) and floods (6 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 97% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eagle, AK, with 195 events documented.
Yes, Eagle (ZIP 99738) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99738 was Flood, which occurred on May 4, 2009. This event caused $6.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.7M in property damage in the Eagle, AK area (ZIP 99738). 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 →