Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska severe weather history spans 6 recorded events between 1997 and 2000. The dominant hazard is heavy rain, accounting for 50.0% of all recorded events. It ranks #3,189 nationally and #2 in Alaska.
6
Recorded events
0
Direct deaths
0
Direct injuries
$10K
Property damage
The record
What the Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska severe weather history record shows
Across the archive, Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska severe weather history averages 2.0 recorded events a year. The busiest stretch on record is the 1990s, with 5 events logged in that decade alone.
The costliest is storm surge/tide, with $10K in reported property damage. In total, 3 distinct hazard types appear in this county archive, each listed with its own dated record below.
By hazard type
Every hazard type recorded in Aleutians West Census Area
| Hazard | Events | Deaths | Damage | Max | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Rain | 3 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 1997–1999 |
| Storm Surge/Tide | 2 | 0 | $10K | 0 | 1998–2000 |
| Waterspout | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 1997–1997 |
Decade by decade
Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska severe weather history by decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
The Bristol Bay Times reported "The little village of Togiak lay battered and bruised last week after one of the biggest storms of the summer hit the unsuspecting populace. Skiffs were left piled on top of each other like driftwood and one boat was even split in half."Southerly winds between 40 and 50 mph, which were onshore and occurred during high tides, brought significant ocean water onto the spit and slough at the end of town. Boats, which were left exposed to the wind and waves, received damage, as did several houses.Interestingly, Kathy Yahr, who lives at the Togiak fisheries cannery across the bay, said "They were ready for the storm and had their boats out of the water." She also reported that the "…roads were like rivers, but it wasn't as high as it's been before."
Strong onshore winds following a vigorous frontal passage Thursday produced tides up to 4 feet above normal. This was very unusual for this time of year…and came in concert with abnormally high tides. Ice, also, was noticeably absent from much of the coast. Although no reports of damage were received, this was not unexpected due to the absence of marine-related activity during this time of year. Most boats had been pulled out of the water months before.
Context
Risk, population and federal disasters
Relatively Low
FEMA NRI risk rating
5,235
Population (ACS)
$435K
Median home value
10
Federal declarations
| Declared | Incident | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2025 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND REMNANTS OF TYPHOON HALONG | DR |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES | DR |
| Apr 9, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC | DR |
| Apr 9, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC | DR |
| Apr 9, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC | DR |
| Apr 9, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC | DR |
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events have been recorded in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska?
6 events are on record between 1997 and 2000, causing 0 direct deaths and $10K in property damage.
What is the most common severe weather hazard in Aleutians West Census Area?
Heavy Rain, with 3 recorded events — 50.0% of everything in the archive for this county.
How many federal disaster declarations cover Aleutians West Census Area?
10 federal disaster declarations from FEMA include Aleutians West Census Area, each tied to a specific incident period.
How risky is Aleutians West Census Area compared with the rest of the country?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Aleutians West Census Area as relatively low risk, placing it in the 67 percentile of its state for expected annual loss.
Where does the Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska severe weather history data come from?
Every figure is drawn from United States federal public-domain records: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events for the event archive, NOAA SPC SVRGIS for mapped tornado paths, FEMA for disaster declarations and risk ratings, and the U.S. Census for population context. Dates are shown in UTC and recent entries may still be revised by NOAA.
Nearby
Neighbouring counties
- Aleutians East Borough 4
- Anchorage Municipality 4
- Bethel Census Area 0
- Bristol Bay Borough 0
- Chugach Census Area 0
- Copper River Census Area 0
Cite this page
“Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/alaska/aleutians-west-census-area/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.