Hazard Score
86 Catastrophes Recorded
Nome Census Area, Alaska
2 Cities with a Population of 9,789, and 2,815 Households
Nome, Alaska faces a very low overall risk of natural disasters, with a risk score of 3.40 and a very low risk rating. The Environmental and Atmospheric Loss (EAL) score is also very low at 1.89. The area is prone to occasional flooding events, with a frequency of 0.08 events per year, resulting in relatively low expected annual losses. However, the risk of wildfires is relatively moderate, with a risk score of 25.18 and a relatively low risk rating.
Specific climate factors in Nome include cold temperatures, strong winds, and a relatively low risk of thunderstorms. The area's coastline along the Bering Sea is susceptible to storm surges and coastal erosion, which can impact infrastructure and property. Additionally, the region's proximity to fault lines and mountain peaks increases the risk of earthquakes and landslides. The presence of water bodies like rivers and lakes also poses a risk of flooding during heavy rainfall.
Despite the low overall risk of natural disasters in Nome, it is important for residents and authorities to remain vigilant and prepared for potential hazards. Historical events, such as past floods and wildfires, serve as reminders of the area's vulnerability to certain disasters. It is crucial for the community to have emergency response plans in place and to take proactive measures to mitigate risks, such as maintaining defensible spaces around properties to reduce the risk of wildfires. Multiple independent sources should be consulted to verify the accuracy of risk assessments and to ensure comprehensive preparedness for potential natural disasters.
HAZARDS
0
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
0
Water Bodies
37
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
8
Hazard Shelters
16
Fire Stations
2
Hospitals
4
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Stuart
2023-06-07
Nunavulnuk River
2022-06-20
Koyuk Dump
2022-05-22
Wilson Creek
2021-06-22
American River
2021-06-22
The Sisters
2020-06-17
Old Woman River
2020-06-04
South Fork Buckland 2
2020-06-04
Omilak Creek
2020-06-04
Fish River
2020-06-04
White Mountain 2
2020-06-04
White Mountain
2020-06-04
Paragon River
2020-06-04
Coffee Dome
2020-06-04
Macklin
2020-06-03
Chiroskey River
2020-05-31
North Fork
2020-05-31
Alameda Creek
2019-07-17
Salmon Creek
2019-07-17
Rabbit Creek
2019-07-16
Ptarmigan Creek
2019-07-09
Hooligan Creek
2019-07-08
Koyuk River
2019-06-21
Kuzitrin River 2
2019-06-20
Kuzitrin River 9
2019-06-20
Kuzitrin River 8
2019-06-20
Kuzitrin River 6
2019-06-20
Kuzitrin River 7
2019-06-20
Pish Creek 1
2019-06-20
Pish Creek 2
2019-06-20
Kuzitrin River 5
2019-06-20
Kuzitrin River 1
2019-06-20
Kuzitrin River 3
2019-06-20
Kuzitrin River 4
2019-06-20
Imuruk Basin
2019-06-20
Sango Creek
2019-06-20
Inglutalik River
2019-06-12
North River
2019-06-10
Darby Mtns
2019-06-10
South River Hills
2019-06-09
Cramberry Slough
2019-04-28
Ungalik River
2018-07-06
Gillette Creek
2018-07-06
Winter Creek
2018-07-06
Stebbins Dump
2018-06-27
Camp Creek
2018-06-14
Wander Gulch
2018-06-14
Lucky Dog
2018-06-14
Fishing Village
2018-06-08
Section 7
2018-06-06
Golovin
2018-05-26
Stebbins Dump
2017-06-17
Kogok 2
2017-06-07
Golsovia
2017-06-07
North Fork
2017-06-07
River North
2017-06-07
Lava
2017-06-07
Golsovia 2
2017-06-07
Toik Hill
2017-06-07
Sisters
2017-06-07
Nonvalnuk
2017-06-07
Koyuk
2016-09-02
Fish River
2016-07-15
Shaktoolik
2016-07-13
St Lawrence Island
2016-06-15
Poovookpuk Mountain
2016-06-15
Canal
2016-05-20
Pilgrim River
2015-08-09
Coco Creek
2015-07-24
Mingvk Lake
2015-07-19
Anita Gulch
2015-07-16
Ungalik
2015-06-23
Koyuk
2015-06-23
Egavik
2015-06-21
Sisters
2015-06-21
Klikitarik
2015-06-21
Golsovia #2
2015-06-21
Golsovia #3
2015-06-21
Golsovia River
2015-06-21
Old Woman
2015-06-20
Ungalik River
2014-08-12
The Sisters
2014-08-12
Teller Creek
2014-08-09
Peace River
2014-07-08
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2009-04-22Flooding
Ice Jam/Break-Up
2006-05-22