Kodiak Island Borough, AK
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Kodiak Island Borough has experienced 7 federally declared disasters since 1989, most recently Covid-19 in 2020. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Kodiak Island Borough's highest-rated hazards are landslide, earthquake, and tsunami, 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. Kodiak Island Borough has been designated in 7 declarations since 1989, covering 4 disaster types including severe storm (3), biological (2), flood (1).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2010 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Rockslides |
| 2003 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Coastal Erosion And Tidal Surge |
| 2000 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms And Avalanches |
| 1996 | Flood | Flooding |
| 1989 | Freezing | Severe Freezing |
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 | 23.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 4.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Coastal Flooding | No Rating | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate | 94.7 | 389 | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Insufficient Data | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | No Rating | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | No Rating | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low | 38 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 6.6 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | No Rating | 0 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Very Low | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | No Rating | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate | 96.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 50 | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate | 80 | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 65.8 | — | — | — |
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
Kodiak Island Borough 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 | 36th | Low |
| Household characteristics | 25th | Low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 89th | High |
| Housing type & transportation | 96th | 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 | 37th | Relatively Low |
| Risk to homes | 34th | Relatively Low |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 44.7% | — |
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 Kodiak Island Borough?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska are landslide, earthquake, and tsunami. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Has Kodiak Island Borough received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Kodiak Island Borough has received 7 federal disaster declarations since 1989, including declarations in 2020. The most common disaster type on record is severe storm (3 declarations).
Has Kodiak Island Borough had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
No federal disaster declarations have been recorded for Kodiak Island Borough since the start of 2024. Its most recent declaration on record is Covid-19 in 2020.
How does Kodiak Island Borough's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Anchorage Municipality, AK has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively High) and Bristol Bay Borough, AK has the lowest (Very Low). Kodiak Island Borough is rated Relatively Low overall.
How is Kodiak Island Borough's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Kodiak Island Borough'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. Kodiak Island Borough's composite score of 65 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 65% of US counties.