FEMA Records
2
Total declarations
Alaska · FEMA + NOAA + National Risk Index
Kusilvak Census Area County, AK
2 FEMA disaster declarations (2020–2023), with a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Most common hazard: Flood.
- 2
- FEMA declarations
- 2
- Major disasters
- 58
- NRI risk · Relatively Low
- Flood
- Top hazard
FEMA's National Risk Index places Kusilvak Census Area County in the top 42% of U.S. counties for overall natural-hazard risk, and its FEMA disaster-declaration count is higher than 22% of all 2,729 counties tracked.
How does Kusilvak Census Area County compare?
- Kusilvak Census Area County
- 2
- Alaska county avg
- 3.7
- National county avg
- 3.7
How disaster-prone is Kusilvak Census Area County?
Kusilvak Census Area County, Alaska has recorded 2 FEMA disaster declarations between 2020 and 2023, of which 2 were classified as Major Disaster declarations (DR) requiring federal individual and public assistance. That puts the county's average at 0.7 declarations per year across a 3-year record, or roughly 45% below the Alaska county average of 3.7 and 47% below the national county average of 3.7.
The dominant disaster type on record is Flood, with 1 of 2 declarations falling under this category. This county carries a high composite score on FEMA's National Risk Index, 57.9/100, rated Relatively Low. Its Expected Annual Loss rating is Very Low (roughly $10.9M in annualized losses), and a Very High social-vulnerability profile combined with Very Low community resilience shapes how much of that raw exposure becomes realized harm. Of the 18 hazards FEMA models, Cold Wave stands out as the sharpest exposure here, rated Relatively High.
Taken together, Kusilvak Census Area County reads as low relative risk on this historical lens, fewer federally recognized disasters than a typical U.S. county.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level
Low
vs. Alaska Avg
-45%
State avg: 3.7
vs. National Avg
-47%
National avg: 3.7
Avg Per Year
0.7
Over 3 years
FEMA NRI 8-hazard radar - Kusilvak Census Area County
How to read this radar
The radar plots Kusilvak Census Area County's relative exposure to the eight headline natural hazards used by the FEMA National Risk Index. Each axis is the qualitative NRI risk rating (Very Low through Very High) re-expressed on a 0-100 scale so that the polygon shape lets you compare a county against another at a glance. A rounder polygon means broad multi-hazard exposure; a spiky polygon means one or two dominant hazards drive most of the modeled risk.
NRI Source
FEMA 2023
Latest NRI release
County FIPS
02158
AK state code
Source: FEMA National Risk Index FEMA National Risk Index Per-county per-hazard ratings, 2023 release
Disaster Types
Flood 1
Biological 1
Declaration Types
What DR / EM / FM mean
FEMA categorizes declarations as Major Disasters (DR), Emergencies (EM), or Fire Management Assistance (FM).
Major Disaster - 2 100.0%
of all 2 declarations
FEMA Declarations Timeline
| Year | Declarations | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 1 | |
Disaster Declarations
| DR# | Title | Type | Incident | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4730 | FLOODING | DR | Flood | 2023-08-23 |
| 4533 | COVID-19 PANDEMIC | DR | Biological | 2020-04-09 |
Storm Events in Alaska
| Storm Type | Events | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Wind | 787 | 0 | 1 | $8.9M |
| Blizzard | 579 | 0 | 0 | $60.0K |
| Heavy Snow | 474 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Winter Storm | 409 | 0 | 0 | $200.0K |
| Flood | 199 | 0 | 0 | $101.0M |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database NOAA Storm Events Database State-level aggregated data, 2015–2025
FEMA National Risk Index
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Score: 57.9/100
Expected Annual Loss
Very Low
$10.9M/year
Social Vulnerability
Very High
Community Resilience
Very Low
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Cold Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Volcanic Activity Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Tornado Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Hail Very Low
Coastal Flooding No Rating
Drought No Rating
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) Ratings reflect relative scores among all US counties. Data: hazards.fema.gov/nri
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many natural disasters has Kusilvak Census Area County, Alaska had?
Kusilvak Census Area County, Alaska has received 2 FEMA disaster declarations from 2020 to 2023. Of these, 2 were major disaster declarations.
What is the most common disaster type in Kusilvak Census Area County?
The most common disaster type in Kusilvak Census Area County is Flood, with 1 declaration. Other disaster types include Biological (1).
How does Kusilvak Census Area County's disaster risk compare to the Alaska average?
Kusilvak Census Area County has 2 disaster declarations, which is 45% lower than the Alaska county average of 3.7 declarations. Compared to the national county average of 3.7, it is 47% lower.
How many major FEMA disaster declarations has Kusilvak Census Area County received?
Kusilvak Census Area County has received 2 major disaster declarations, representing 100% of all 2 disaster declarations. Major disaster declarations typically involve significant damage requiring federal assistance.
What types of storms are most common in Alaska?
The most common storm types in Alaska include High Wind (787 events), Blizzard (579 events), Heavy Snow (474 events). NOAA storm event data covers severe weather from 2015 to 2025.
What was the worst year for disasters in Kusilvak Census Area County?
The most active year for disaster declarations in Kusilvak Census Area County was 2020, with 1 declaration. The county has FEMA disaster data spanning 2020 to 2023.
What is the overall disaster risk level for Kusilvak Census Area County?
Kusilvak Census Area County's 2 FEMA disaster declarations put it in the low-risk band, fewer federally recognized disasters than a typical U.S. county over the same span.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for Kusilvak Census Area County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, Kusilvak Census Area County, Alaska has an overall risk score of 57.9 out of 100 (Relatively Low). The county's social vulnerability rating is Very High and community resilience is Very Low. The Expected Annual Loss (EAL) score is Very Low, representing $10.9M in annualized losses.
Which natural hazard poses the greatest risk to Kusilvak Census Area County?
Based on FEMA NRI data, the highest-risk natural hazard in Kusilvak Census Area County is Cold Wave (risk rating: Relatively High). Other significant hazards include Winter Weather (Relatively Moderate) and Landslide (Relatively Low). These scores are based on FEMA's analysis of historical event frequency, exposed assets, and community vulnerability.
Data Sources & Methodology
Disaster declaration data comes from the FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 API, which includes all federally declared disasters, emergencies, and fire management assistance grants.
Storm event data is sourced from the NOAA Storm Events Database (2015–2025), which tracks significant weather events including thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, and winter storms.
This data is provided for informational purposes only. FEMA disaster declarations represent federal response actions and may not capture all local emergencies or weather events.
What this means for Kusilvak Census Area County
Kusilvak Census Area County, AK has 2 FEMA disaster declarations on record, a low historical disaster load, 45% below the Alaska county average.
- Its most common federal declaration type is major disaster (2 of 2) - know the hazards most likely here before they happen. Alaska overview
- See how this county ranks against the rest of the country for disaster frequency. Most-disaster rankings
- Read how to read FEMA declarations, NRI risk scores, and what they do and don't tell you. Disaster-data guide
Historical declaration counts describe past federal response, not a forecast. For current threats, follow the National Weather Service and local officials; in an emergency call 911.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
All federal data sources used on this page
- FEMA OpenFEMA, Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 - all federally-declared disasters for this county. fema.gov/openfema/disaster-declarations
- FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) - per-county per-hazard risk ratings and expected annual loss. hazards.fema.gov/nri
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database - state-level storm/severe-weather event records, 2015–2025. ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents
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