Ambler, AK (ZIP 99786) shows 2 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 2 wildfires.
The dominant hazard type for Ambler is wildfires, with 2 recorded events making up 100% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 17, 2016.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99786 has experienced 2 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 100% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ambler, AK, with 2 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99786 was Wildfire: AMBLER (27.0K acres), which occurred on Oct 17, 2016. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
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 →