FEMA Records
19
Total declarations
Alaska · FEMA + NOAA + National Risk Index
Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area County, AK
19 FEMA disaster declarations (2020–2026), with a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Most common hazard: Flood.
- 19
- FEMA declarations
- 19
- Major disasters
- 44
- NRI risk · Relatively Low
- Flood
- Top hazard
The verdict
Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area County ranks safer than 44% of U.S. counties for FEMA-modeled hazard risk, with more federally declared disasters than 99% of the 2,791 counties FEMA tracks. FEMA rates the county's overall risk as Relatively Low, based on 19 federal disaster declarations recorded since 2020, most often flood, 394% above the national county average of 4.
- Safer than 44%
- of U.S. counties for FEMA National Risk Index score
- Relatively Low
- FEMA National Risk Index rating
- 19
- FEMA declarations vs 4 national county avg
- 11
- flood declarations, the most common hazard here
FEMA's National Risk Index score reflects expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience; the declaration count above reflects only Presidentially declared disasters, not every hazard event.
How does Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area County compare?
Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area County vs. every U.S. county
FEMA disaster declarations, all-time
19 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,791 counties
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Source FEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 · 2026-07-25
Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area County's FEMA Risk Index score
FEMA National Risk Index composite score vs. the Alaska county average
How disaster-prone is Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area County?
Declaration frequency
Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area County, Alaska has recorded 19 FEMA disaster declarations between 2020 and 2026, of which 19 were classified as Major Disaster declarations (DR) requiring federal individual and public assistance. That puts the county's average at 3.2 declarations per year across a 6-year record, or roughly 415% above the Alaska county average of 3.7 and 394% above the national county average of 3.8. The dominant disaster type on record is Flood, with 11 of 19 declarations falling under this category.
FEMA National Risk Index
FEMA's data shows an elevated National Risk Index composite of 44.3/100 for this county (Relatively Low rating). Expected Annual Loss comes in at Very Low (roughly $8.3M in annualized losses). Social vulnerability (Very High) and community resilience (Relatively Low) both factor into how that raw exposure plays out on the ground. Of the 18 hazards FEMA models, Cold Wave stands out as the sharpest exposure here, rated Relatively High.
Flood exposure & the bottom line
Taken together, these indicators place Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area County at a high relative risk level, its federal disaster history outpaces most of the country, and it is worth pairing that record with forward-looking hazard maps before making insurance or relocation decisions.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level
High
vs. Alaska Avg
+415%
State avg: 3.7
vs. National Avg
+394%
National avg: 3.8
Avg Per Year
3.2
Over 6 years
FEMA NRI 8-hazard radar - Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area County
How to read this radar
The radar plots Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance 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
02050
AK state code
Source: FEMA National Risk Index FEMA National Risk Index Per-county per-hazard ratings, 2023 release
Disaster Types
Flood 11
Biological 6
Severe Storm 2
Declaration Types
What DR / EM / FM mean
FEMA categorizes declarations as Major Disasters (DR), Emergencies (EM), or Fire Management Assistance (FM).
Major Disaster - 19 100.0%
of all 19 declarations
FEMA Declarations Timeline
| Year | Declarations | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 4 | |
| 2020 | 6 | |
Disaster Declarations
| DR# | Title | Type | Incident | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4893 | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND REMNANTS OF TYPHOON HALONG | DR | Flood | 2025-10-22 |
| 4893 | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND REMNANTS OF TYPHOON HALONG | DR | Flood | 2025-10-22 |
| 4893 | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND REMNANTS OF TYPHOON HALONG | DR | Flood | 2025-10-22 |
| 4893 | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND REMNANTS OF TYPHOON HALONG | DR | Flood | 2025-10-22 |
| 4730 | FLOODING | DR | Flood | 2023-08-23 |
| 4730 | FLOODING | DR | Flood | 2023-08-23 |
| 4730 | FLOODING | DR | Flood | 2023-08-23 |
| 4730 | FLOODING | DR | Flood | 2023-08-23 |
| 4730 | FLOODING | DR | Flood | 2023-08-23 |
| 4672 | SEVERE STORM, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES | DR | Severe Storm | 2022-09-23 |
| 4672 | SEVERE STORM, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES | DR | Severe Storm | 2022-09-23 |
| 4667 | FLOODING | DR | Flood | 2022-08-26 |
| 4667 | FLOODING | DR | Flood | 2022-08-26 |
| 4533 | COVID-19 PANDEMIC | DR | Biological | 2020-04-09 |
| 4533 | COVID-19 PANDEMIC | DR | Biological | 2020-04-09 |
| 4533 | COVID-19 PANDEMIC | DR | Biological | 2020-04-09 |
| 4533 | COVID-19 PANDEMIC | DR | Biological | 2020-04-09 |
| 4533 | COVID-19 PANDEMIC | DR | Biological | 2020-04-09 |
| 4533 | COVID-19 PANDEMIC | DR | Biological | 2020-04-09 |
Storm Events in Alaska
| Storm Type | Events | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Wind | 849 | 0 | 1 | $10.9M |
| Blizzard | 603 | 0 | 0 | $60.0K |
| Heavy Snow | 525 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Winter Storm | 470 | 0 | 0 | $200.0K |
| Winter Weather | 234 | 3 | 4 | $800 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database NOAA Storm Events Database State-level aggregated data, 2015–2025
FEMA National Risk Index
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Score: 44.3/100
Expected Annual Loss
Very Low
$8.3M/year
Social Vulnerability
Very High
Community Resilience
Relatively Low
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Cold Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Volcanic Activity Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Tsunami Very Low
Ice Storm 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
Counties with Similar Risk in Alaska
Yukon Koyukuk Regional Educational Attendance Area 8
6 major Biological
Fairbanks North Star (Borough) 7
3 major Fire
Yukon Flats Regional Educational Attendance Area 7
7 major Biological
Bering Strait Regional Educational Attendance Area 6
6 major Flood
Matanuska-Susitna (Borough) 6
3 major Fire
Pribilof Island Regional Educational Attendance Area 6
6 major Biological
Disaster Preparedness Guides
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many natural disasters has Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area County, Alaska had?
Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area County, Alaska has received 19 FEMA disaster declarations from 2020 to 2026. Of these, 19 were major disaster declarations.
What is the most common disaster type in Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area County?
The most common disaster type in Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area County is Flood, with 11 declarations. Other disaster types include Biological (6), Severe Storm (2).
How does Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area County's disaster risk compare to the Alaska average?
Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area County has 19 disaster declarations, which is 415% higher than the Alaska county average of 3.7 declarations. Compared to the national county average of 3.8, it is 394% higher.
How many major FEMA disaster declarations has Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area County received?
Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area County has received 19 major disaster declarations, representing 100% of all 19 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 (849 events), Blizzard (603 events), Heavy Snow (525 events). NOAA storm event data covers severe weather from 2015 to 2025.
What was the worst year for disasters in Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area County?
The most active year for disaster declarations in Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area County was 2020, with 6 declarations. The county has FEMA disaster data spanning 2020 to 2026.
What is the overall disaster risk level for Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area County?
Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area County has recorded 19 FEMA disaster declarations, a volume FEMA data classifies as high-risk, well above what most U.S. counties see over the same period.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area County, Alaska has an overall risk score of 44.3 out of 100 (Relatively Low). The county's social vulnerability rating is Very High and community resilience is Relatively Low. The Expected Annual Loss (EAL) score is Very Low, representing $8.3M in annualized losses.
Which natural hazard poses the greatest risk to Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area County?
Based on FEMA NRI data, the highest-risk natural hazard in Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area County is Cold Wave (risk rating: Relatively High). Other significant hazards include Winter Weather (Relatively High) and Wildfire (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 Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area County
Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area County, AK runs 415% above the Alaska county average for federal disaster declarations (19 vs 4), a high historical load overall.
- Its most common federal declaration type is major disaster (19 of 19) - 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.
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, this profile draws on 2,791 tracked U.S. counties in FEMA's Disaster Declarations Summaries dataset, refreshed as of 2026-07-25. 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
Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainHazard Editorial
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