Natural Disasters in Ardmore, AL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
80.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
82.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
23.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
76.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 93.8 |
| Earthquake | 89.9 |
| Tornado | 88.2 |
| Drought | 75.3 |
| Winter Weather | 73.0 |
| Heat Wave | 72.3 |
| Ice Storm | 66.0 |
| Hurricane | 60.2 |
| Lightning | 56.1 |
| Strong Wind | 54.3 |
| Wildfire | 25.8 |
| Landslide | 24.0 |
| Hail | 21.2 |
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
20
Most Recent
Hurricane
Sep 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| May 21, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 11, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| 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 |
| Dec 18, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 15, 1999 | Severe Storm | RIV-SEVERE WINTER WX 12/23/98 |
| Feb 23, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, ICE AND FLOODING |
| Mar 3, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FREEZING, FLOODING |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Jan 4, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
| Mar 27, 1973 | Tornado | TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
981
Total IA Distributed
$504,253
Repair/Replace
$183,780
Rental Assistance
$73,692
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1549 | 3 | N/A | $415 |
| DR-4176 | 2 | N/A | $48 |
| DR-1979 | 10 | N/A | $203 |
| DR-1974 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1971 | 945 | $409,297 | $1,101 |
| DR-4514 | 10 | $56,774 | — |
| DR-4503 | 8 | $36,684 | — |
| DR-1466 | 1 | $822 | $822 |
| DR-1909 | 1 | $675 | $729 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
59
Total Claims Paid
$670,826
Avg Claim Payout
$11,370
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$10,047,381
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
91
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1971 | Severe Storm(s) | 39 | $4,610,417 |
| DR-4176 | Severe Storm(s) | 23 | $4,356,010 |
| DR-1261 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $485,353 |
| DR-4546 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $379,828 |
| DR-1466 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $187,800 |
| DR-4503 | Biological | 4 | $27,973 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
20
Federal Funding
$1,851,930
Properties Protected
11
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
4.82
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 9 | $1,323,453 |
| 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 4 | $81,888 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $4,006 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 2 | $331,958 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $39,396 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Ardmore has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, earthquake, tornado. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 59 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $10,047,381 in public assistance recovery funding. $504,253 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 20 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.