Natural Disasters in Beatrice, AL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
48.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
36.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
87.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
23.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 87.9 |
| Lightning | 81.8 |
| Drought | 61.2 |
| Tornado | 60.6 |
| Heat Wave | 59.2 |
| Landslide | 56.9 |
| Earthquake | 51.4 |
| Wildfire | 42.2 |
| Cold Wave | 41.7 |
| Strong Wind | 32.1 |
| Winter Weather | 23.6 |
| Hail | 20.7 |
| Coastal Flood | 18.0 |
| Ice Storm | 15.6 |
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
25
Most Recent
Hurricane
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
15 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Dec 10, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ZETA |
| Sep 20, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 8, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE NATE |
| Sep 11, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Jan 21, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 21, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISAAC |
| 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 |
| Aug 29, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Jul 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DENNIS |
| Sep 15, 2004 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IVAN |
| May 12, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 30, 1998 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GEORGES - 18 SEP 98 |
| Sep 28, 1998 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GEORGES |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
24
Total Claims Paid
$110,938
Avg Claim Payout
$4,622
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,233,047
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
112
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1549 | Hurricane | 69 | $636,947 |
| DR-4251 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $182,712 |
| DR-1593 | Hurricane | 15 | $178,956 |
| DR-4082 | Hurricane | 5 | $105,741 |
| DR-4563 | Hurricane | 3 | $58,708 |
| DR-4573 | Hurricane | 2 | $48,050 |
| DR-1605 | Hurricane | 5 | $11,790 |
| DR-1971 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $10,143 |
Beatrice has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, lightning, drought. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (15 declarations). 24 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,233,047 in public assistance recovery funding.