Enter any address in North Slope Borough, Alaska to see its FEMA flood zone
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 | Biological | 2020-01-20 |
| COVID-19 PANDEMIC | Biological | 2020-01-20 |
| SEVERE STORM | Severe Storm | 2017-09-28 |
| SEVERE STORM | Coastal Storm | 2015-08-27 |
| SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING | Severe Storm | 2011-11-08 |
| SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES | Severe Storm | 2008-07-27 |
| SEVERE WINTER STORM | Severe Storm | 2005-01-07 |
| COASTAL STORM, HIGH WINDS & WAVES | Flood | 1986-09-20 |
County-level NFIP data coming soon. Here are Alaska statewide figures for context:
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in North Slope 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 North Slope 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. Over 20% of NFIP claims come from low and moderate-risk areas.
Visit FloodSmart.gov to find an agent and get a quote.