Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
Alaska — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 57th
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 57.0, 57th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and avalanche exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $12M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Wildfire | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $5M |
| Avalanche | High | 0.07 / yr | $2M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.05 / yr | $2M |
| Landslide | Low | 28.21 / yr | $23K |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 4.94 / yr | $2M |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 16.13 / yr | $77K |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $4 |
| Lightning | Very Low | 43.30 / yr | $26K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $4K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $793K |
| Hail | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $306 |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $121 |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $1 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Drought | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Southeast Fairbanks Census Area?
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 57.0 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 57th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area?
The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (Medium, $5M EAL), Avalanche (High, $2M EAL), Earthquake (Low, $2M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Southeast Fairbanks Census Area compare to other Alaska counties?
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area ranks #9 of 30 Alaska counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a 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. Southeast Fairbanks Census Area's $12M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.