Natural Disaster Risk in Barrow
Alaska
3.8out of 10
Risk Summary for Barrow
Below-average natural disaster risk. Fewer and less severe natural hazards affect this area.
Top Hazards
Avalanche Cold Wave Winter Weather
All 18 Hazard Scores
Avalanche 9.2
Cold Wave 8.7
Winter Weather 8.4
Earthquake 5.6
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Landslide 2.5
Hurricane 2.4
Wildfire 2.2
Ice Storm 2.2
Drought 1.7
Tornado 1.3
Lightning 1.3
Strong Wind 1.2
Extreme Heat 1.2
Hail 1.1
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Barrow 3.8
Alaska avg. 4.6
US national avg. 4.5
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Below-average risk — standard coverage likely adequate
Natural disaster risk here is below the US average. Standard homeowners insurance will typically be sufficient, but it is still worth reviewing exclusions for floods and earthquakes.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.