Hazard Score
161 Catastrophes Recorded
North Slope Borough, Alaska
7 Cities with a Population of 9,576, and 2,029 Households
Northwest Arctic, Alaska has a very low overall natural disaster and climate risk rating of 2.07, with a risk value of 544,024.21. The borough is sparsely populated with 7,726 residents and has a total building value of $1,227,323,829. Specific hazards include coastal flooding with a relatively low risk rating, wildfire events with a risk value of 117,581.48, and winter weather events with a moderate risk rating and a risk value of 99,472.98.
The region's vulnerability to natural disasters is influenced by its geographical features, such as its coastline and mountain peaks. The area has a low risk of hail and hurricanes, but is susceptible to flooding and winter weather events due to its proximity to water bodies and fault lines. The relatively low historical occurrence of earthquake events and tsunamis further contribute to the area's overall low risk rating.
Despite the potential risks associated with climate factors in Northwest Arctic, Alaska, the borough has historically experienced minimal impact from natural disasters. The region's very low risk score is supported by the lack of significant events and minimal expected annual losses. The borough's geological features, including fault lines and water bodies, play a role in determining the overall hazard risk for the area, with a focus on preparedness and mitigation efforts to address potential vulnerabilities.
Wildfire Risk: Moderate
Tornado Risk: Very Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Very Low
Flood Risk: Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Very Low
HAZARDS
0
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
5
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
1
Hazard Shelters
11
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
3
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area is located in Alaska and has a population of 5,285 people. The county has a relatively low population density, with 0 people per square mile. The racial composition of the area is primarily American Indian or Alaska Native, making up 75.5% of the population, followed by White individuals at 23.5%. The median age in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area is 35.4, with slightly more males (57.3%) than females (42.7%). The average household size is 2.51, and the county has a total of 2,217 households.
In comparison to other counties in Alaska, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area stands out for having a higher percentage of American Indian or Alaska Native residents. The racial demographics in the county are unique compared to the state average, which has a larger White population. Additionally, the county has a lower population density compared to other areas in Alaska, with a larger percentage of vacant housing units. The age distribution in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area skews towards a younger population, with a significant portion of residents under the age of 18. Overall, the county's demographics and characteristics set it apart from other counties in Alaska.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Selawik Lake
2023-06-08
Derby Creek 3
2022-07-11
Derby Creek 2
2022-07-11
Derby Creek
2022-07-11
Pah River
2022-07-07
22-Dr 31pileburn-At Narvak Lake Emergenc
2022-04-11
Noatak River 2
2021-06-28
Canyon Creek 5
2021-06-28
Masukatalik Creek 2
2021-06-24
Canyon Creek 4
2021-06-24
Canyon Creek 3
2021-06-24
Mulik Hills
2021-06-23
Hugo Creek
2021-06-23
Little Noatak 3
2021-06-23
Little Noatak Slough 2
2021-06-23
Kauk River
2021-06-23
Niglaktak Lake
2021-06-23
Selawik River
2021-06-23
Buckland River
2021-06-23
Masukatalik Creek
2021-06-23
Ulukluk Creek 2
2021-06-23
Buckland River 2
2021-06-23
Pack Sack Creek
2021-06-23
Canyon Creek
2021-06-23
Fish River
2021-06-23
Ulukluk Creek
2021-06-22
Duck Creek
2021-06-22
Lava
2021-06-22
Anisak River
2021-06-21
Tutak Creek
2021-06-20
Little Noatak Slough
2021-06-20
Noatak River
2021-06-19
Igiglogruk Mountain
2020-07-18
Kawichiark River 5
2020-06-22
Tagagawik River 2
2020-06-16
Kugarak River
2020-06-16
Rabbit River
2020-06-16
Kerulu Creek 2
2020-06-15
Kawichiark River 2
2020-06-15
Selawik River 2
2020-06-15
Garland Creek
2020-06-15
Shungnak River
2020-06-15
Cosmos Creek
2020-06-15
Kawichiark River
2020-06-14
Kawichiark River 3
2020-06-09
Kawichiark River 4
2020-06-09
Fairhaven Creek
2020-06-07
Kuyak Creek
2020-06-06
Aklumayuak Creek 2
2020-06-06
Lower Kobuk Canyon
2020-06-06
Tumit Creek
2020-06-05
Aklumayuak Creek
2020-06-05
Kerulu Creek
2020-06-05
Imikneyak Creek
2020-06-04
Nimiuktuk River
2020-06-04
Middle Fork Buckland
2020-06-04
Brush Creek
2020-06-04
Red Dog
2020-06-02
Baldwin
2019-09-01
Kobuk River
2019-08-31
Kaluktavik River 2
2019-07-24
Imikneyak Mountains
2019-07-24
Rabbit River 2
2019-07-19
Rabbit River
2019-07-19
Killak
2019-07-16
Mauneluk River 2
2019-07-15
Lockwood Hills
2019-07-15
Kaluktavik River
2019-07-13
Kugarak River 2
2019-07-13
Kugarak River
2019-07-13
Mauneluk River
2019-07-13
Black River
2019-06-29
Kateel River
2019-06-25
Buckland River
2019-06-24
Noatak River
2019-06-21
South Fork Buckland River
2019-06-21
North Fork Buckland River 1
2019-06-21
North Fork Buckland River 2
2019-06-21
Buckland 3
2019-06-20
Buckland 4
2019-06-20
Buckland 2
2019-06-20
Clem Mountain
2019-06-20
Buckland 1
2019-06-20
Kugruk River 7
2019-06-20
Kugruk River 6
2019-06-20
Kugruk River 4
2019-06-20
Kugruk River 3
2019-06-20
Kugruk River 5
2019-06-20
Kugruk River 1
2019-06-19
Kugruk River 2
2019-06-19
Lake Minakokosa
2019-06-11
Nakolik River
2019-06-09
Shungnak River
2018-07-24
Kiliovilik
2018-07-24
Masukatalik
2018-07-06
Kobuk River 2
2018-06-27
Kobuk River
2018-06-27
Unamanokuk Creek
2018-06-27
Ekiek Section 32
2018-06-27
Tagagawik
2018-06-27
Cassiope Cone
2018-06-14
Continental Divide
2018-06-11
Rabbit River
2018-06-08
Reindeer Corral
2018-06-08
Bismark
2018-06-07
Kalusuk Creek
2018-06-07
Buckland River
2018-06-06
Sec 29
2018-06-05
Jade Creek
2018-06-05
Fairhaven Creek
2018-06-05
Wasp Creek
2018-06-05
Imikruk Creek
2018-06-04
Omikviorok 3
2018-06-04
Omikviorok 2
2018-06-04
Omikviorok
2018-06-04
Tumit Creek
2018-06-04
Tahinichok
2018-06-03
Sheklukshuk
2018-05-30
Kihovilik Creek
2017-06-28
Narvak Lake
2017-06-28
Lockwood
2017-06-07
Melvin Channel
2016-10-12
Imikruk
2016-08-17
Aniralik Lake
2016-07-09
Ambler Lowland
2016-07-07
Selawik River 2
2016-07-07
Reed River
2016-07-03
Mauneluk River 2
2016-07-02
Mauneluk River
2016-07-02
Deviation Peak
2016-06-26
Punupkahkroak Mountain
2016-06-18
Warren Creek
2016-06-10
Mud Creek
2016-06-06
Shiniliaok
2015-08-05
Wulik River
2015-07-25
Salmon River
2015-07-24
Nuleargowik River
2015-07-24
Tallowpot
2015-07-20
Eli River
2015-07-17
Selawik River
2015-07-15
Lockwood
2015-07-15
Nazuruk
2015-07-11
Cape Espenbery
2015-06-23
Zane Hills
2015-06-21
428 Noatak
2014-09-21
Hotham Peak
2014-09-08
Kugarak River
2014-08-13
Lava Creek
2014-08-09
Noatak
2014-08-08
Noatak River
2014-07-10
Maiyumerak Creek
2014-07-10
Kokopuk Creek
2014-07-09
Singauruk River #1
2014-07-08
Napatolik Creek
2014-07-08
Selawik River
2014-07-08
Kawichiark River
2014-07-08
Fish River
2014-07-08
Duck Creek #2
2014-07-08
Duck Creek #3
2014-07-08
Duck Creek #1
2014-07-08
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2009-04-22