Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 99739 in Elim, AK. These include 16 wildfires.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 100% of all recorded events (16 total). Of these, 3 (19%) 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 Jan 3, 2024.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99739 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (16 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 100% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elim, AK, with 16 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99739 was Wildfire: 032060 (350 acres), which occurred on Jan 3, 2024. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →