ZIP code 99835 in Sitka, AK has a relatively limited disaster record, with 4 events documented. These include 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. Across all recorded events, 6 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Sitka is floods, with 4 recorded events making up 100% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 1, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sitka was Debris Flow on Aug 18, 2015, which caused $1.7M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 18, 2015), causing $1.7M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99835 has experienced 4 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 100% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sitka, AK, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.7M in property damage.
Yes, Sitka (ZIP 99835) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 1, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99835 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Aug 18, 2015. This event caused $1.7M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Sitka, AK area (ZIP 99835). 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 →