Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area has experienced 2 federally declared disasters since 2020, most recently Covid-19 Pandemic in 2020. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area's highest-rated hazards are landslide, avalanche, and earthquake, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Hoonah-Angoon Census Area has been designated in 2 declarations since 2020, covering 1 disaster type including biological (2).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Very Low | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 1.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Coastal Flooding | Very Low | 22.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low | 73.2 | 67 | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Insufficient Data | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | No Rating | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | No Rating | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low | 35.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 3.4 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 4.6 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Very Low | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | No Rating | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate | 96.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Very High | 95.6 | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 21.5 | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 30 | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area ranks in the 64th percentile (Moderate) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64th | Moderate |
| Socioeconomic status | 57th | Moderate |
| Household characteristics | 27th | Low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 87th | High |
| Housing type & transportation | 75th | High |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 7th | Very Low |
| Risk to homes | 7th | Very Low |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 76.0% | — |
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska are landslide, avalanche, and earthquake. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Hoonah-Angoon Census Area received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Hoonah-Angoon Census Area has received 2 federal disaster declarations since 2020, including declarations in 2020. The most common disaster type on record is biological (2 declarations).
Has Hoonah-Angoon Census Area had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
No federal disaster declarations have been recorded for Hoonah-Angoon Census Area since the start of 2024. Its most recent declaration on record is Covid-19 Pandemic in 2020.
How does Hoonah-Angoon Census Area's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Sitka City and Borough, AK has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Very Low) and Skagway Municipality, AK has the lowest (Very Low). Hoonah-Angoon Census Area is rated Very Low overall.
How is Hoonah-Angoon Census Area's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Hoonah-Angoon Census Area's composite score of 14 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 14% of US counties.