Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 99784

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 99784, Alaska

Located in Alaska, the northernmost U.S. state, ZIP 99784 serves the White Mountain 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 99784's overall natural disaster risk is rated 4.8/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Volcanic hazard exposure defines the local risk environment, driven by proximity to one of the most active volcanic systems in the United States. Secondary hazards include cold wave and avalanche.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 99784's natural disaster risk is near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 4.6/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by volcano 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.

With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 99784 residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for volcano is recommended.