Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 99791

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 99791, Alaska

ZIP 99791 in Atqasuk sits in Alaska, the northernmost U.S. state. Its subarctic climate produces subarctic conditions with extreme cold winters and brief summers, and notably severe winter storms. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 99791 carries an overall risk score of 3.8/10, placing it in the low category. Avalanche risk is the dominant natural hazard, with steep mountain terrain and heavy seasonal snowpack creating conditions for dangerous snow slides in and around the area. The area also faces notable exposure to cold wave and winter.

Within Alaska, ZIP 99791's risk is, slightly below the 4.6/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks below the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Alaska identifies avalanche as the foremost hazard, followed by cold wave and winter. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

Despite its lower-than-average risk classification, ZIP 99791 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.