Natural Disasters in Auburn, AL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
79.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
80.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
42.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
52.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 92.0 |
| Lightning | 90.7 |
| Hurricane | 82.2 |
| Earthquake | 81.7 |
| Drought | 79.4 |
| Strong Wind | 78.3 |
| Tornado | 75.7 |
| Hail | 72.6 |
| Wildfire | 72.4 |
| Ice Storm | 59.0 |
| Landslide | 43.4 |
| Winter Weather | 31.4 |
| Cold Wave | 16.8 |
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
Hurricane
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 5, 2019 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| Jul 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DENNIS |
| Sep 15, 2004 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IVAN |
| May 12, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 4, 1995 | Hurricane | HURRICANE OPAL |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Apr 20, 1980 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Oct 2, 1975 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Mar 14, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 18, 1975 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
61
Total Claims Paid
$501,287
Avg Claim Payout
$8,218
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$10,294,755
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
87
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4503 | Biological | 31 | $5,544,135 |
| DR-4419 | Tornado | 8 | $3,033,910 |
| DR-4176 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $637,111 |
| DR-4251 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $498,903 |
| DR-1549 | Hurricane | 21 | $495,468 |
| DR-1593 | Hurricane | 5 | $58,371 |
| DR-3389 | Hurricane | 3 | $26,857 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
233
Federal Funding
$3,345,955
Properties Protected
167
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.59
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures | 209 | $841,725 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 5 | $450,000 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 5 | $1,149,824 |
| 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 4 | $287,176 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 2 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Auburn has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, lightning, hurricane. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 61 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $10,294,755 in public assistance recovery funding. 233 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.