Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Alaska — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 1th
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 1.0, 1th national percentile), driven primarily by landslide and volcanic activity exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $839K.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Landslide | Medium | 10.07 / yr | $64K |
| Volcanic Activity | Low | 0.00 / yr | $11K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $119K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $163 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.30 / yr | $234K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 6.92 / yr | $23K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $8K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $2K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $372K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $1K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 3.46 / yr | $4K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Drought | Very Low | 5.60 / 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area?
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 1.0 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 1th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area?
The three highest-rated hazards are Landslide (Medium, $64K EAL), Volcanic Activity (Low, $11K EAL), Earthquake (Very Low, $119K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area compare to other Alaska counties?
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area ranks #28 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. Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area's $839K EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.