Enter any address in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska to see its FEMA flood zone
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska is subject to flood risk from various sources. The county has received 2 federal disaster declarations. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (2020–2023)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Storm, Flooding, And Landslides | Mud/Landslide | Nov 20, 2023 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Prince of Wales-Hyder 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.
Properties in Prince of Wales-Hyder 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. 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.