Alaska Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (AK) | HomeRiskMap

Alaska is located in the West region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in Alaska are earthquakes, winter storms, wildfires. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in Alaska is coordinated by the Alaska Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in Alaska

Earthquakes Alaska is the most seismically active state in the U.S., with earthquakes occurring daily due to its position on the Pacific Ring of Fire.… Very High Winter Storms Alaska faces the highest possible winter storm risk (5 out of 5) due to its extreme cold, heavy snowfall, and blizzard conditions. Winter… Very High Wildfires Wildfire is a significant hazard in Alaska, especially in the Interior's boreal forests, where lightning-sparked fires can grow rapidly… High Landslides Alaska faces a high risk of landslides, driven by its mountainous terrain, earthquakes, and thawing permafrost. Landslides can damage or… High Flooding Flooding in Alaska occurs from spring snowmelt, ice jams, glacial outbursts, heavy rain, and coastal storms. The state has moderate (Level… Moderate Drought Drought risk in Alaska is generally low to moderate, but it can still affect water supplies and increase wildfire danger, especially in… Low Severe Storms Alaska experiences severe storms less frequently than other states, but thunderstorms, high winds, and lightning do occur, especially in… Low Hurricanes Alaska has a very low risk of direct hurricane landfalls, rated level 1 of 5 by FEMA. However, remnants of typhoons and hurricanes can… Very Low Tornadoes Alaska has the lowest tornado risk rating of any U.S. state, a Level 1 out of 5, meaning tornadoes are extremely rare and typically weak… Very Low Extreme Heat Extreme heat is a low-level hazard in Alaska, rated 1 out of 5, but interior regions like Fairbanks can still experience brief heat waves… Very Low