Enter any address in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska to see its FEMA flood zone
Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska is subject to flood risk from various sources. The county has received 17 federal disaster declarations, 1 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1989–2025)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Nenana Ridge Complex | Fire | Jul 4, 2025 |
| Himalaya Road Fire | Fire | Jun 21, 2025 |
| Lost Horse Creek Fire | Fire | Aug 2, 2023 |
| Severe Winter Storm And Straight-line Winds | Severe Storm | Dec 25, 2021 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Shovel Creek Fire | Fire | Jun 21, 2019 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Moose Mountain Fire | Fire | May 20, 2011 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides | Severe Storm | Jul 27, 2008 |
Source: OpenFEMA NFIP Individual Claims (2.25M records analyzed).
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Fairbanks North Star Borough, 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.
Properties in Fairbanks North Star Borough, 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. From 2014 to 2024, nearly one-third of NFIP claims came from outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area.
Visit FloodSmart.gov to find an agent and get a quote.