Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 99766

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 99766, Alaska

Located in Alaska, the northernmost U.S. state, ZIP 99766 serves the Point Hope community. The subarctic climate of this part of Alaska — bringing subarctic conditions with extreme cold winters and brief summers — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 99766's overall natural disaster risk is rated 3.8/10 (Low) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The threat of avalanche is the primary natural hazard here, with winter snowpack instability on mountain terrain posing risks to roads, structures, and outdoor recreation activities. Secondary hazards include cold wave and winter.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 99766's natural disaster risk is below the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly below the 4.6/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by avalanche and cold wave, as measured by FEMA across Alaska. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

Despite its lower-than-average risk classification, ZIP 99766 is not immune to natural hazards. Basic preparedness — an emergency kit, awareness of seasonal risks, and property insurance that covers avalanche — remains prudent for all residents.