Ruby, AK (ZIP 99768) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 216 natural disaster events on record. These include 215 wildfires and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $25K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 100% of all recorded events (215 total). Of these, 64 (30%) 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 17, 2024.
Ruby 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 10, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ruby was Flood on May 10, 2010, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99768 has experienced 216 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (215 events) and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 100% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ruby, AK, with 215 events documented.
Yes, Ruby (ZIP 99768) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 10, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99768 was Flood, which occurred on May 10, 2010. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25K in property damage in the Ruby, AK area (ZIP 99768). 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 →