ZIP code 99740, covering Fort Yukon, AK, has 99 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 96 wildfires and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 97% of all recorded events (96 total). Of these, 33 (34%) 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 Feb 13, 2024.
Fort Yukon has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 20, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Yukon was Flood on May 7, 2009, which caused $1.9M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 20, 2013), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99740 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (96 events) and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 97% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Yukon, AK, with 96 events documented.
Yes, Fort Yukon (ZIP 99740) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 20, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99740 was Flood, which occurred on May 7, 2009. This event caused $1.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Fort Yukon, AK area (ZIP 99740). 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 →