NaturalDisasterRisk
US Hazard Intelligence

Natural Disaster Risk
Saxman, AK

2026 Risk Report ยท FEMA ยท NOAA ยท USGS

Overall Risk
51
/100 ยท Moderate

Risk Score Overviewโ€” Saxman

Hazard Breakdown
๐ŸŒŠ Flood Risk โ†’100/100 โ€” Very High
โšก Earthquake Risk โ†’88/100 โ€” Very High
๐Ÿ”ฅ Wildfire Risk โ†’42/100 โ€” Moderate

๐ŸŒŠ Flood Risk โ€” Saxman

100Very High
โ—Very High ยท 100/100

Saxman has a flood risk score of 100/100, classified as Very High. This score is derived from FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, flood zone designations, and NOAA precipitation records.

FEMA Flood Zones: Properties in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs โ€” Zones A and V) face the highest risk and are required to carry flood insurance if they have federally-backed mortgages.

๐ŸŒช๏ธ Tornado Risk โ€” Saxman

5Very Low
โ—Very Low ยท 5/100

Tornado risk score: 5/100 โ€” Very Low. Based on NOAA Storm Events Database historical tornado tracks and frequency data.

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โšก Earthquake Risk โ€” Saxman

88Very High
โ—Very High ยท 88/100

Earthquake risk score: 88/100 โ€” Very High. Based on USGS National Seismic Hazard Model and historical seismic event data for this region.

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๐Ÿ”ฅ Wildfire Risk โ€” Saxman

42Moderate
โ—Moderate ยท 42/100

Wildfire risk score: 42/100 โ€” Moderate. Based on USDA Forest Service wildfire risk data and historical fire perimeter records.

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๐Ÿ’ฐ What This Means for Home Insurance in Saxman

๐ŸŒŠ Flood Insurance

Standard homeowners policies do not cover flood damage. Properties in FEMA flood zones may be required to purchase NFIP coverage. Flood insurance is strongly recommended in this area.

โšก Earthquake Insurance

Earthquake damage is excluded from standard homeowners policies. A separate earthquake rider or policy is required. Given the elevated risk, this coverage is worth considering.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Wildfire & Wind

Homeowners insurance typically covers wind and fire damage, but high-risk areas may see coverage restrictions or surcharges. Review your policy limits.

๐Ÿ“ Nearby Cities in Alaska

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions โ€” Saxman

Is Saxman in a flood zone?

Saxman has a flood risk score of 100/100, classified as Very High. Check the FEMA Flood Map Service Center for specific parcel-level flood zone designations.

Does Saxman get tornadoes?

Saxman has a tornado risk score of 5/100. Tornadoes are rare in this area.

What is the earthquake risk in Saxman?

Saxman has an earthquake risk score of 88/100 (Very High), based on USGS seismic hazard assessments and historical earthquake data.

Is Saxman at risk for wildfires?

Saxman's wildfire risk score is 42/100 (Moderate), reflecting proximity to wildland-urban interface areas and historical fire perimeter data.

How does natural disaster risk affect home insurance in Saxman?

Areas with higher risk scores typically see higher home insurance premiums. Standard homeowners insurance does not cover floods โ€” a separate NFIP or private flood policy is required. Earthquake damage also requires a separate rider or policy. Check with a local insurance agent for coverage recommendations specific to Saxman.

Risk Score Scale

0โ€“20 โ€” Very Low
21โ€“40 โ€” Low
41โ€“60 โ€” Moderate
61โ€“80 โ€” High
81โ€“100 โ€” Very High