Nome Census Area
Alaska — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 34th
Nome Census Area faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 34.1, 34th national percentile), driven primarily by cold wave and volcanic activity exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $6M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Cold Wave | High | 10.10 / yr | $5M |
| Volcanic Activity | Low | 0.00 / yr | $7K |
| Winter Weather | High | 25.64 / yr | $202K |
| Landslide | Low | 0.28 / yr | $17K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.02 / yr | $574K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $752 |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $20K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $3K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $470K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 9.58 / yr | $5K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | 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 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Nome Census Area?
Nome Census Area has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 34.1 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 34th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Nome Census Area?
The three highest-rated hazards are Cold Wave (High, $5M EAL), Volcanic Activity (Low, $7K EAL), Winter Weather (High, $202K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Nome Census Area compare to other Alaska counties?
Nome Census Area ranks #14 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. Nome Census Area's $6M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.