Natural Disasters in Blue Springs, AL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
48.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
30.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
96.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
11.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 80.0 |
| Tornado | 78.6 |
| Drought | 70.0 |
| Heat Wave | 69.5 |
| Lightning | 67.9 |
| Landslide | 65.4 |
| Earthquake | 53.7 |
| Wildfire | 48.9 |
| Hail | 41.4 |
| Strong Wind | 29.9 |
| Ice Storm | 29.6 |
| Cold Wave | 13.8 |
| Winter Weather | 11.8 |
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
27
Most Recent
Hurricane
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
12 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Jan 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 20, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| Jul 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 12, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MICHAEL |
| 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 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Nov 14, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 9, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
34
Total Claims Paid
$694,851
Avg Claim Payout
$20,437
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,404,255
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
91
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4563 | Hurricane | 11 | $1,372,460 |
| DR-4251 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $699,119 |
| DR-1870 | Severe Storm(s) | 49 | $219,187 |
| DR-4554 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $79,425 |
| DR-1593 | Hurricane | 3 | $25,799 |
| DR-3389 | Hurricane | 1 | $8,265 |
Blue Springs has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, tornado, drought. The area has had 27 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (12 declarations). 34 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,404,255 in public assistance recovery funding.