Kotzebue, AK (ZIP 99752) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 35 wildfires.
With 35 recorded incidents (100% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 Dec 19, 2024.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99752 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (35 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 100% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kotzebue, AK, with 35 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99752 was Wildfire: Deviation (105 acres), which occurred on Dec 19, 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 →