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Bethel Census Area, Alaska Flood Zones

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Bethel Census Area Disaster History

Disaster Declarations
45
Flood/Coastal Disasters
21
Latest Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND REMNANTS OF TYPHOON HALONG (2025-10-08)

Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.

Recent Disaster Declarations in Bethel Census Area

DeclarationTypeDate
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND REMNANTS OF TYPHOON HALONGFlood2025-10-08
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND REMNANTS OF TYPHOON HALONGFlood2025-10-08
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND REMNANTS OF TYPHOON HALONGFlood2025-10-08
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND REMNANTS OF TYPHOON HALONGFlood2025-10-08
FLOODINGFlood2023-05-12
FLOODINGFlood2023-05-12
FLOODINGFlood2023-05-12
FLOODINGFlood2023-05-12
FLOODINGFlood2023-05-12
SEVERE STORM, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDESSevere Storm2022-09-15

Flood Zone Types in Bethel Census Area

FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Bethel Census Area, Alaska:

AE High Risk — 1% annual chance of flooding. Insurance required.

VE Very High Risk — Coastal flooding with wave action.

X (Shaded) Moderate Risk — 500-year floodplain.

X Low Risk — Outside major floodplains.

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Flood Insurance in Bethel Census Area

Properties in Bethel Census Area, Alaska that are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.

Even outside high-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended. Over 20% of NFIP claims come from low and moderate-risk areas.

Visit FloodSmart.gov to find an agent and get a quote.