Hazard Score
71 Catastrophes Recorded
Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska
8 Cities with a Population of 7,862, and 1,745 Households
Kusilvak, Alaska, a very low-risk area, faces potential natural disasters such as flooding and strong winds. The region's exposure to these hazards is relatively low, with a risk score of 3.28. The area's vulnerability to flood events, with a risk value of 515,850.56, is considered relatively low as well. With a risk score of 4.33, the region's resilience to these hazards is also very low.
Kusilvak is located in a region prone to flooding, with a flood frequency of 41.67% and an expected annual loss of 0.15382. The area also experiences strong wind events with a frequency of 0.00625, posing a risk value of 68.79. The region is surrounded by water bodies and has a coastline that can exacerbate the impact of natural disasters. Additionally, the area's relatively low risk to wind events, with a risk score of 6.40, suggests some level of preparedness and mitigation measures in place.
Although Kusilvak has a very high SOVI score of 89.88, indicating high social vulnerability, the region's risk to hail events is very low, with a risk score of 0.64. The area's exposure to hail events is relatively low, with a risk value of 0.20497. Despite this, the region's risk to water-related hazards, such as flooding and storm surges, remains a concern due to its geographical location and topographical features. Overall, while Kusilvak may face certain natural disaster risks, the area's overall resilience and preparedness play a crucial role in mitigating potential impacts.
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Pilot Station Dump
2023-06-22
Chevak
2023-06-06
North Peak
2022-06-30
Ponglevik River
2022-06-10
Apoon Pass
2022-06-10
Mountain Village Dump
2022-06-07
Pilot Station Dump
2022-06-04
East Fork
2022-05-31
Pastolik River
2022-05-31
Hogback Hill
2022-05-31
Andreafsky River
2022-05-03
Spring Water
2021-06-19
St. Marys Dump
2021-05-25
Kongishluk Bay
2021-05-24
Kgun Lake
2020-07-14
Pastolik River
2020-06-17
Pastoliak River
2020-06-17
East Fork Andreafsky River
2020-06-07
Iwaktok Hill
2020-06-02
Kochilagok Hill
2020-06-02
Wolf Creek
2020-06-02
Andreafsky River
2020-06-01
Nageethluk River 1
2020-06-01
Nageethluk River
2020-06-01
Engineer Lake
2020-06-01
Engineer Lake 2
2020-06-01
Manokinak River
2020-05-31
Ingakslugwat Hills
2020-05-31
Center Slough
2020-05-31
St Michael
2020-05-31
St Michael 2
2020-05-31
Hawk River
2020-05-31
Wolf Creek Mountain
2019-06-19
Pilcher 2
2019-06-15
Pilcher 1
2019-06-15
Kuyukutuk River
2019-06-11
Pilot Station Dump
2018-06-12
Anerkochik River
2018-06-06
Kako Creek
2018-06-06
Marshall
2018-05-12
Nunakaguk
2017-06-18
Romanoff
2017-06-16
Pikmiktalik
2017-06-10
Section 18
2017-06-09
Pastolik
2017-06-09
Pastolik 3
2017-06-09
Pastolik 2
2017-06-09
Andreafsky
2017-06-08
North Hills
2017-06-08
Allen
2017-06-07
Kogok 3
2017-06-07
Kogok River
2017-06-06
Wolf Creek
2017-06-04
Marshall Lagoon
2017-05-01
Pitmik River
2016-07-15
Mountain Village Dump
2016-06-08
Pilot Station Dump
2016-06-04
Andreafksy
2016-06-04
Takwaklanuk Slough
2016-06-04
Kuyukutuk River
2016-06-03
Igokluk Slough
2015-06-22
Anakshek Pass
2015-06-21
Apoon
2015-06-21
Pikmiktalik
2015-06-21
Pilot Station Bluffs
2014-10-11
Kuyukutuk
2014-08-24
Allman Lake
2014-08-13
Allman Lake
2014-08-13
Mv Dump
2014-06-24
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2009-04-22Flooding
Ice Jam/Break-Up
2006-05-22