Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 5,714
1.0NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
5,714
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Building Value
$1.6B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$839K
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Hazards Tracked
17
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$64K
Risk Score93.7
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Relatively LowVolcanic Activity
Annual Loss$11K
Risk Score90.9
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$119K
Risk Score43.0
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$163
Risk Score39.5
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Very LowTsunami
Annual Loss$234K
Risk Score33.8
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$23K
Risk Score33.5
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Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$8K
Risk Score17.3
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score10.1
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$372K
Risk Score3.8
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$1K
Risk Score3.5
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Very LowLightning
Annual Loss$4K
Risk Score1.9
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.3
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No RatingCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
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No RatingDrought
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
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No RatingHail
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
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Insufficient DataHeat Wave
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
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No RatingStrong Wind
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Prince of Wales-Hyder County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
1.0-47.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
10.1-38.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
92.8+43.6 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
44.4-4.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
92.8
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
44.4
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.