Enter any address in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska to see its FEMA flood zone
Coastal flooding driven by storm surge and tide is the primary flood hazard for Kodiak Island Borough County. Between 2021 and 2023, NOAA Storm Events data recorded 16 events categorized as Coastal Flood, Storm Surge/Tide, or Flood. Recent occurrences include coastal flooding on November 1, 2022, and storm surge/tide events on July 23, 2022.
These events are often associated with strong low-pressure systems and associated high winds, which can push water towards the coastline and raise water levels. Residents with properties located in coastal areas, particularly those near the shoreline or low-lying coastal zones, should pay close attention to flood risk information.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska has recorded 16 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database. The county has received 7 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 (1989–2020)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Rockslides | Severe Storm | Oct 6, 2009 |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Coastal Erosion And Tidal Surge | Severe Storm | Oct 23, 2002 |
| Severe Winter Storms And Avalanches | Severe Storm | Dec 21, 1999 |
| Flooding | Flood | Sep 18, 1995 |
| Severe Freezing | Freezing | Jan 15, 1989 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Flood | Nov 14, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Storm Surge/Tide | Jul 23, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Coastal Flood | Nov 1, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Coastal Flood | Dec 8, 2021 | 0.00K |
| Storm Surge/Tide | Dec 24, 2015 | 0.00K |
| Storm Surge/Tide | Dec 27, 2014 | — |
| Coastal Flood | Feb 24, 2009 | 10.00K |
| Storm Surge/Tide | Dec 27, 2007 | 0.00K |
| Coastal Flood | Oct 10, 2006 | 0.00K |
| Coastal Flood | Sep 6, 2006 | — |
Coastal Flood — Nov 14, 2023
A strong low developed to the west of the Aleutian Chain late on the evening of November 13th and moved into the western Bering Sea, eventually moving east into the western coastline of Mainland Alaska by the afternoon of November 15th. Strong winds gusting as high as 77 mph affected portions of the central Aleutians as the low moved to the north while even stronger winds and seas up to 40 fee...
Storm Surge/Tide — Jul 23, 2022
A low pressure moving through the Bering brought increased surf to the Bristol Bay coastline. A tight pressure gradient due to the low brought gusty winds and helped to push the water towards the coastline raising the water levels.
Coastal Flood — Nov 1, 2022
A frontal system tracking east across the Bering Sea at the tail end of October reached the Southwest Alaska as a new low developed along the boundary between November 1st and 2nd and strengthened up until moving ashore near the Kuskokwim Delta. This system brought a multitude of impacts to portions of the region as it headed inland, ranging from minor coastal flooding due to strong onshore wi...
Coastal Flood — Dec 8, 2021
A north to south oriented frontal boundary brought periods of heavy snow, avalanche conditions, lowered visibilities, high winds and strong surf from west to east over the course of several days as the front shifted slowly east and developed into a triple point low over the western Gulf. Strong upper level dynamics and a deep moisture fetch made this an impactful storm for southern Alaska.
Storm Surge/Tide — Dec 24, 2015
A strong low pressure system entered the Aleutian Islands at 976 mb the morning of 6/23. It rapidly strengthened to 955 mb and moved across the Bering Sea. This storm brought strong winds to the Aleutians and Pribiliof Islands, and caused blizzard conditions along the West Coast with snow ahead of the front. One death attributed to whiteout conditions occurred during this time. Prolonged period...
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Kodiak Island 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 Kodiak Island 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.
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