Lake and Peninsula Borough
Alaska — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 6th
Lake and Peninsula Borough faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 6.3, 6th national percentile), driven primarily by volcanic activity and earthquake exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $2M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Volcanic Activity | Low | 0.06 / yr | $9K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.15 / yr | $919K |
| Avalanche | Low | 0.07 / yr | $12K |
| Landslide | Low | 1.77 / yr | $3K |
| Tsunami | Low | 0.31 / yr | $721K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $21K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 2.29 / yr | $296K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 12.12 / yr | $18K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $283 |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $3 |
| Hail | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Lightning | Very Low | 8.46 / yr | $1K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $0 |
| Drought | 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 Lake and Peninsula Borough?
Lake and Peninsula Borough has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 6.3 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 6th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Lake and Peninsula Borough?
The three highest-rated hazards are Volcanic Activity (Low, $9K EAL), Earthquake (Low, $919K EAL), Avalanche (Low, $12K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Lake and Peninsula Borough compare to other Alaska counties?
Lake and Peninsula Borough ranks #23 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. Lake and Peninsula Borough's $2M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.