Natural Disasters in Benton, AL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
29.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
15.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
99.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
26.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 72.7 |
| Hurricane | 71.4 |
| Strong Wind | 67.3 |
| Tornado | 67.1 |
| Drought | 52.3 |
| Earthquake | 49.5 |
| Lightning | 47.8 |
| Landslide | 38.2 |
| Wildfire | 31.5 |
| Ice Storm | 18.8 |
| Hail | 16.9 |
| Cold Wave | 14.0 |
| Winter Weather | 2.9 |
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
18
Most Recent
Hurricane
Dec 2020
Most Common Type
Hurricane
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ZETA |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Sep 30, 1998 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GEORGES - 18 SEP 98 |
| Oct 4, 1995 | Hurricane | HURRICANE OPAL |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Mar 21, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Mar 14, 1975 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
3,882
Total IA Distributed
$5,525,300
Repair/Replace
$3,020,832
Rental Assistance
$958,266
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4684 | 1,214 | $2,636,473 | $2,345 |
| DR-1549 | 1,948 | $1,814,999 | $1,864 |
| DR-4573 | 670 | $961,855 | $1,732 |
| DR-4503 | 16 | $102,357 | — |
| DR-1687 | 23 | $5,317 | $209 |
| DR-1971 | 11 | $4,300 | $188 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
11
Total Claims Paid
$126,452
Avg Claim Payout
$11,496
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$425,247
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
28
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4251 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $261,434 |
| DR-1549 | Hurricane | 18 | $122,318 |
| DR-1593 | Hurricane | 4 | $29,841 |
| DR-4573 | Hurricane | 1 | $11,654 |
Benton has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, hurricane, strong wind. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (10 declarations). 11 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $425,247 in public assistance recovery funding. $5,525,300 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.