Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska
Natural disaster risk, federal disaster history and flood insurance facts.
Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska has a very low overall risk from natural hazards in FEMA's National Risk Index. Its risk score is lower than almost every US county. It ranks 30th of 30 boroughs and census areas in Alaska. The costliest hazards here are inland flooding, landslides and winter weather. FEMA estimates about $172,000 a year in expected losses, or roughly $81 per resident. Since 2024 it has been included in 1 federal disaster or emergency declaration for natural events (1 major disaster). The most recent was in April 2024 (severe storm, flooding and landslides). No homes here carry federal flood insurance.
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; OpenFEMA declarations to Nov 6, 2026; NFIP records. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Wrangell City and Borough
- 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.
- Look for cracks, tilting trees or fences on slopes nearby.
- Ask the county about past slides on the street.
- Keep a winter kit in the car.
- Have food, water and medicine for several days at home.
All 18 hazards
What the ratings mean ›| Hazard | Rating | Score | Expected loss a year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | 0.4 | $101K | ||
| Landslide | 87.1 | $31K | ||
| Winter weather | 22.5 | $16K | ||
| Earthquake | 13.0 | $11K | ||
| Avalanche | 70.9 | $4K | ||
| Cold wave | 3.8 | $3K | ||
| Ice storm | 7.6 | $3K | ||
| Lightning | 0.4 | $1K | ||
| Wildfire | 1.5 | $478 | ||
| Volcanic activity | 67.8 | $63 | ||
| Tornado | 0.1 | $0 |
Scores are percentiles: a score of 90 means higher risk than about 90% of US counties for that hazard. Hazards FEMA does not rate here are left out. Social vulnerability is relatively high and community resilience is relatively low in FEMA's measures.
Federal disaster history
Recent disasters nationwide ›Declarations by decade
Federal declarations for natural events that included Wrangell City and Borough. 2020s bar runs to November 2026.
By type
Most recent
Alaska also had 33 statewide declarations that did not name single counties.
Flood insurance in Wrangell City and Borough
Check your address flood zone ›National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) records only; private flood policies are not included. Home counts as of Aug 3, 2026. Since 2021 NFIP prices each home separately under Risk Rating 2.0, so your price depends on the building, not the county. Ask an agent for a quote.
Homes in Wrangell City and Borough
Older homes and mobile homes usually suffer more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes, and can cost more to insure. If you are buying, ask about roof age, foundation bolting and any retrofits. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5-year estimates; 1,303 housing units.
Compare in Alaska
All 30 ›| Largest counties | Overall risk | Top hazard |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Municipality | Earthquake | |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Earthquake | |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | Earthquake | |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | Earthquake | |
| Juneau City and Borough | Earthquake | |
| Bethel Census Area | Cold wave | |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | Inland flooding | |
| Kodiak Island Borough | Earthquake |
Neighboring counties
| County | Overall risk | Declarations |
|---|---|---|
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 1 | |
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | 1 | |
| Petersburg Borough | 1 |
Common questions about Wrangell City and Borough
What is the biggest natural hazard in Wrangell City and Borough?
Inland flooding has the highest expected yearly losses in Wrangell City and Borough, about $101,366 a year in FEMA's estimate. Landslide is second at $31,339.
How many federal disasters has Wrangell City and Borough had?
Wrangell City and Borough has been included in 1 federal disaster or emergency declaration for natural events since 2024, including 1 major disaster. The most recent was Severe Storm, Flooding, and Landslides in April 2024.
Is Wrangell City and Borough a high-risk place to live?
Its overall rating is Very Low, 30th highest of 30 in Alaska. A county rating covers the whole area. Risk at one address can be much higher or lower, so check the FEMA flood map and ask about the home's history.
Do I need flood insurance in Wrangell City and Borough?
Standard home insurance does not cover flooding. Lenders require it in mapped high-risk zones, but many flood claims come from outside those zones.
Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025), OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries, and NFIP policy and claims data. Hazard Compass is independent and not affiliated with FEMA. These figures describe the whole borough, not a single property, and are not insurance or safety advice. Report a problem.