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Sitka City and Borough, Alaska
None of the county is in drought on the November 3, 2026 Drought Monitor map. FEMA's flood data list 1 flood losses here since 2016.
51% of homes were built before 1980, against 50% nationally; the median home dates from 1980.
Data as of November 3, 2026 · sources
in drought, November 3, 2026
of homes built before 1980
Drought
0% of the county is in drought (D1 or worse) on the November 3, 2026 map. No part of the county was in drought in the last 52 weeks.
| Category, November 3, 2026 | Share of county |
|---|---|
| D0 abnormally dry or worse | 0% |
| D1 moderate drought or worse | 0% |
| D2 severe or worse | 0% |
| D3 extreme or worse | 0% |
| D4 exceptional | 0% |
Flood losses since 2016
1 flood losses since 2016, $0 paid. The worst year was 2017, with 1.
| Year | Flood losses |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 to date | 0 |
Rain
| Average year, 1991-2020 | 157.71 in |
| 12 months to August 2026 | 156.72 in (-0.99) |
| 2025 | 172.15 in (+14.44) |
| Wettest year since 1925 | 1999: 199.60 in |
| Driest year since 1925 | 1950: 111.85 in |
| Days with 1 inch or more, normal at SITKA AIRPORT (10 mi away) | 18.4 |
Homes
| Housing units | 4,161 |
| Median year built | 1980 |
| Built before 1980 | 51% |
| Built 2000 or later | 17% |
| Owner-occupied | 62% |
| Median value, owner-occupied | $450,300 |
| Single-family detached | 52% |
What repairs cost
Published ranges from cost guides, not quotes. More sources, and where they disagree.
Nearby counties
| Place | Distance | Expansive clay | High water table |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK | 86 mi | 0% | 21% |
| Juneau City and Borough, AK | 93 mi | 0% | 10% |
| Petersburg Borough, AK | 96 mi | n/a | n/a |
| Haines Borough, AK | 132 mi | 0% | 25% |
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK | 134 mi | 0% | 35% |
| Wrangell City and Borough, AK | 145 mi | 0% | 37% |
| Skagway Municipality, AK | 170 mi | 0% | 27% |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK | 207 mi | 0% | 47% |
Sources: US Drought Monitor (November 3, 2026) · FEMA NFIP v3 (September 9, 2026) · NOAA (August 2026) · Census ACS 2020-2024. Methods · Data status