ZIP code 99929 in Wrangell, AK has a relatively limited disaster record, with 3 events documented. These include 2 floods and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 2 recorded incidents (67% 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 20, 2023.
Wrangell has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 5, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wrangell was Debris Flow on Nov 20, 2023, which caused $1.6M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 99929 has experienced 3 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (2 events) and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wrangell, AK, with 2 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Wrangell (ZIP 99929) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 20, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 99929 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Nov 20, 2023. This event caused $1.6M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Wrangell, AK area (ZIP 99929). 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 →