Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
Alaska — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 14th
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 14.3, 14th national percentile), driven primarily by landslide and avalanche exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $3M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Landslide | Medium | 37.15 / yr | $152K |
| Avalanche | Very High | 0.17 / yr | $2M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.09 / yr | $560K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 12.47 / yr | $21K |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $1 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $593 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.30 / yr | $89K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $1K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.10 / yr | $7K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $780 |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $160K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 4.21 / yr | $2K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Drought | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hail | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Hoonah-Angoon Census Area?
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 14.3 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 14th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area?
The three highest-rated hazards are Landslide (Medium, $152K EAL), Avalanche (Very High, $2M EAL), Earthquake (Low, $560K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Hoonah-Angoon Census Area compare to other Alaska counties?
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area ranks #21 of 30 Alaska counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Hoonah-Angoon Census Area's $3M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.