Juneau city and, AK
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Juneau city and is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Juneau City and Borough, AK. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, winter weather, and avalanche.
Storm events near Juneau city and
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Juneau city and's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Juneau city and itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Juneau City and Borough's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Juneau city and along with the rest of the county, not a Juneau city and-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 19.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 12.2 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 38 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 80.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | — | Insufficient Data |
| Tornado | 0.6 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 84.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | 13.6 | Very Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 0 | No Rating |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 14.2 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 95.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 5.3 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 0 | No Rating |
| Tsunami | 27.7 | Very Low |
| Volcanic Activity | 50.5 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 90.1 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Juneau City and Borough risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Juneau city and, AK at risk of?
Juneau city and is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Juneau City and Borough, where Juneau city and is located, are landslide, winter weather, and avalanche.
What is Juneau city and's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Juneau City and Borough, where Juneau city and is located, scoring 95.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Juneau city and a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Juneau city and carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Juneau City and Borough.
Has Juneau city and had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 20 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Juneau city and since 2016.