ZIP code 99741 in Galena, AK has a relatively limited disaster record, with 3 events documented. These include 2 wildfires and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $15M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (2 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 3, 2024.
Galena has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $15M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Galena was Flood on May 27, 2013, which caused $15M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99741 has experienced 3 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (2 events) and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Galena, AK, with 2 events documented.
Yes, Galena (ZIP 99741) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $15M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99741 was Flood, which occurred on May 27, 2013. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15M in property damage in the Galena, AK area (ZIP 99741). 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 →