Natural Disasters in Carrollton, AL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
44.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
30.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
91.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
18.3
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
18
Public Assistance
$412K
Individual Assistance
$544K
Most Common Type
Hurricane
9 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Helene → | Hurricane | Sep 2024 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sally → | Hurricane | Sep 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $14K | $97K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irma → | Hurricane | Sep 2017 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | May 2014 | — | — |
| Hurricane Isaac → | Hurricane | Sep 2012 | $153K | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Apr 2011 | $6K | $32K |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-line Winds → | Severe Storm | Apr 2011 | — | — |
| Hurricane Gustav → | Hurricane | Aug 2008 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina → | Hurricane | Aug 2005 | $216K | $257K |
| Hurricane Dennis → | Hurricane | Jul 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Ivan → | Hurricane | Sep 2004 | $23K | $158K |
| Severe Storms and Tornadoes → | Severe Storm | Nov 2002 | — | — |
| Severe Snowfall, Winter Storm → | Snowstorm | Mar 1993 | — | — |
| Storms, Wind, Flooding → | Flood | Apr 1979 | — | — |
| Drought → | Drought | Jul 1977 | — | — |
| Tornadoes → | Tornado | Apr 1974 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
115
Total Claims Paid
$1,152,634
Avg Claim Payout
$10,023
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
32
Federal Funding
$1,556,822
Properties Protected
52
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
6.77
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 24 | $1,129,420 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 4 | $174,228 |
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures | 2 | $62,298 |
| 601.1: Generators | 2 | $190,876 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Carrollton has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, earthquake, tornado. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (9 declarations). 115 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $411,846 in public assistance recovery funding. $544,418 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 32 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.