Natural Disaster Risk in Prince of Wales-Hyder County
Alaska
Risk Summary for Prince of Wales-Hyder County
Prince of Wales-Hyder County scores 4.1/10 (Moderate risk), near the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Tsunami.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska
Prince of Wales-Hyder County, in Alaska, the northernmost U.S. state in Alaska, is characterized by its subarctic climate — subarctic conditions with extreme cold winters and brief summers. The county faces severe winter storms, and its FEMA risk assessment establishes the hazard baseline shared by all the towns and cities it contains.
Prince of Wales-Hyder County's overall natural disaster risk is rated 4.1/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The threat of tsunami inundation tops the local coastal risk profile, requiring residents in low-lying areas to maintain awareness of evacuation routes and warning systems. Secondary hazards include volcano and landslide.
Within Alaska, Prince of Wales-Hyder County's risk is, slightly below the 4.6/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Prince of Wales-Hyder County identifies tsunami as the foremost hazard, followed by volcano and landslide. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.
Prince of Wales-Hyder County's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that tsunami exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.
What this means for Prince of Wales-Hyder County: Tsunami preparedness
- Standard homeowners insurance excludes tsunami flooding; flood coverage may be needed.
- If you feel strong shaking near the coast, move to high ground immediately — do not wait for an official warning.
- Learn your community evacuation routes and the location of designated assembly areas.
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.