Juneau, Alaska: natural disaster risk
How exposed Juneau is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Juneau City and Borough.
Juneau is a city of 31,794 people in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Juneau City and Borough very low for natural hazards overall, lower than most of the US. The costliest hazards there are earthquake, inland flooding and avalanche, with about $6 million in expected losses a year across the county. About 10.4% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Juneau City and Borough. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Juneau
Full Juneau City and Borough report ›- Ask whether an older house is bolted to its foundation.
- Consider separate earthquake insurance where risk is high.
- Check the FEMA flood map for your address, and ask the seller or landlord about past flooding.
- Price a flood policy now. Most new federal policies take 30 days to start.
- Check avalanche forecasts before backcountry trips.
- Ask about slide paths near mountain homes.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | $2M | |
| Inland flooding | $2M | |
| Avalanche | $1M | |
| Winter weather | $475K | |
| Tsunami | $288K | |
| Landslide | $185K | |
| Cold wave | $154K | |
| Lightning | $20K | |
| Coastal flooding | $14K | |
| Ice storm | $10K | |
| Wildfire | $8K | |
| Volcanic activity | $15 |
Homes in Juneau
Older homes and mobile homes usually take more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes. Ask about roof age, flood history and retrofits before you buy or rent.
Common questions about Juneau
Is Juneau safe from natural disasters?
Juneau is in Juneau City and Borough, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates very low overall, lower than most of the US. The biggest hazards are earthquake, inland flooding, avalanche. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Juneau?
By expected yearly losses in Juneau City and Borough, the top hazards are earthquake (Low), inland flooding (Very Low), avalanche (Moderate). Juneau City and Borough has been part of 2 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Juneau get tornadoes?
Tornadoes are rare here. NOAA has no county tornado reports for Juneau City and Borough since 1950.
Do I need flood insurance in Juneau?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Juneau City and Borough, about 10.4% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk very low. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.