Natural Disasters in Altoona, AL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
87.3
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
83.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
78.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
57.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 97.8 |
| Strong Wind | 94.6 |
| Earthquake | 88.3 |
| Lightning | 79.0 |
| Cold Wave | 77.7 |
| Landslide | 77.7 |
| Heat Wave | 77.6 |
| Wildfire | 72.7 |
| Hurricane | 68.4 |
| Hail | 60.1 |
| Ice Storm | 56.3 |
| Drought | 48.3 |
| Winter Weather | 27.7 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
23
Most Recent
Hurricane
Sep 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
13 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| Jul 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS |
| May 21, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 17, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 11, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Jan 21, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| May 2, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 28, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 27, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Aug 30, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 15, 2004 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IVAN |
| May 12, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Nov 14, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Dec 7, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 5, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Feb 23, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, ICE AND FLOODING |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Feb 17, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
105
Total IA Distributed
$146,134
Repair/Replace
$103,012
Rental Assistance
$11,239
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1466 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4563 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4362 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1442 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1971 | 84 | $96,569 | $2,092 |
| DR-1549 | 6 | $21,575 | $5,094 |
| DR-4503 | 5 | $19,626 | — |
| DR-4176 | 6 | $8,365 | $1,396 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
26
Total Claims Paid
$798,927
Avg Claim Payout
$30,728
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,326,023
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
98
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4176 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $1,620,148 |
| DR-4555 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $863,549 |
| DR-4251 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $723,138 |
| DR-1399 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $457,676 |
| DR-4546 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $285,273 |
| DR-1971 | Severe Storm(s) | 22 | $245,451 |
| DR-4426 | Other | 10 | $83,070 |
| DR-4503 | Biological | 4 | $41,811 |
| DR-1362 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $5,908 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$776,363
Properties Protected
38
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
4.59
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 5 | $313,226 |
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures | 2 | $90,537 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $372,600 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Altoona has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, strong wind, earthquake. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (13 declarations). 26 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,326,023 in public assistance recovery funding. $146,134 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.