Natural Disaster Risk in Meyers Chuck
Alaska
Risk Summary for Meyers Chuck
Meyers Chuck scores 3.5/10 (Low risk), below the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Volcanic Activity.
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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.
Natural Hazard Profile: Meyers Chuck, Alaska
Meyers Chuck is a small unincorporated community in Wrangell County, in Alaska, the northernmost U.S. state. The area experiences subarctic conditions with extreme cold winters and brief summers, with severe winter storms shaping the pattern of natural hazards that residents encounter. Understanding the local risk profile is essential for anyone living in, moving to, or owning property in Meyers Chuck.
FEMA rates Meyers Chuck's composite natural disaster risk at 3.5 out of 10 — low risk. The threat from nearby active volcanoes tops the local risk profile, with potential hazards including ash fall that disrupts air travel and agriculture, and lava that threatens infrastructure. Residents should also account for avalanche and landslide risk in their preparedness planning.
Meyers Chuck's risk score, slightly below the 4.6/10 state average and below the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Wrangell County, the highest-scoring are volcano, avalanche, and landslide. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.
Meyers Chuck carries a below-average natural disaster risk, reflecting fewer and less severe hazard exposures than typical U.S. communities. Even so, the area's primary risk — volcano — warrants awareness and appropriate insurance coverage, as lower risk does not mean zero risk.
What this means for Meyers Chuck: Volcanic Activity preparedness
- Keep dust masks and eye protection on hand for ashfall events, which can affect breathing and visibility.
- Monitor official volcano alert levels and have an evacuation plan for lava or lahar zones.
- Protect electronics and HVAC systems from fine volcanic ash during eruptions.
Local Factors for Meyers Chuck
These city-level factors differentiate Meyers Chuck from other communities in Wrangell County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
1
RuralGeographic Zone
Arctic / Subarctic
Permafrost & coastal erosion risk
Climate Band
Subarctic / Arctic
Latitude 55.7°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 1.4/10
Coordinates
55.7341° N, 132.1067° W
Wrangell County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
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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.