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99901 Ketchikan, AK — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Ketchikan, AK (99901)

ZIP code 99901 in Ketchikan, AK has a relatively limited disaster record, with 4 events documented. These include 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.

🌊 Floods — Most Frequent Hazard

With 4 recorded incidents (100% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 25, 2024.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Ketchikan was Debris Flow on Aug 25, 2024, which caused $4M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Ketchikan, AK (99901)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99901 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.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 99901?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ketchikan, AK, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 99901 (Ketchikan) prone to flooding?

Yes, Ketchikan (ZIP 99901) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 25, 2024.

What was the worst natural disaster in Ketchikan, AK?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99901 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Aug 25, 2024. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 99901?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Ketchikan, AK area (ZIP 99901). 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 →

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