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 among the most exposed states in the nation when it comes to earthquakes. The risk is very high, and every homeowner should treat… Very High Winter Storms Alaska is among the most exposed states in the nation when it comes to winter storms. The risk is very high, and every homeowner should… Very High Wildfires wildfires represents a high risk for homeowners in Alaska. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead of… High Landslides landslides represents a high risk for homeowners in Alaska. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead of… High Flooding Alaska faces significant flooding risks from snowmelt, ice jams, heavy rainfall, and coastal storm surges. River basins like the Yukon,… Moderate Drought drought poses a low risk in Alaska. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness protects… Low Severe Storms severe storms poses a low risk in Alaska. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Hurricanes Alaska faces a very low risk from hurricanes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still know… Very Low Tornadoes Alaska faces a very low risk from tornadoes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still know… Very Low Extreme Heat Alaska faces a very low risk from extreme heat compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low