Natural Disasters in Centre, AL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
63.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
53.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
81.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
16.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 89.8 |
| Tornado | 83.0 |
| Earthquake | 73.4 |
| Landslide | 70.4 |
| Wildfire | 68.2 |
| Hurricane | 62.9 |
| Cold Wave | 53.7 |
| Lightning | 46.2 |
| Strong Wind | 44.8 |
| Heat Wave | 44.6 |
| Ice Storm | 34.0 |
| Hail | 33.8 |
| Winter Weather | 24.3 |
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
23
Most Recent
Hurricane
Dec 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
11 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ZETA |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 17, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Dec 7, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Nov 20, 2001 | Fire | AL - NORTH EAST ALABAMA FIRE COMPLEX - 11/20/2001 |
| Dec 18, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Feb 18, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Oct 4, 1995 | Hurricane | HURRICANE OPAL |
| Mar 30, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADO, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
Showing 20 of 23 declarations
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
737
Total IA Distributed
$731,234
Repair/Replace
$270,173
Rental Assistance
$93,070
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1604 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1442 | 120 | $483,619 | $18,200 |
| DR-1971 | 584 | $158,269 | $508 |
| DR-4503 | 23 | $80,835 | — |
| DR-1466 | 9 | $8,511 | $1,205 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
27
Total Claims Paid
$386,576
Avg Claim Payout
$14,318
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,608,024
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
43
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1442 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $1,113,596 |
| DR-1971 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $161,511 |
| DR-4426 | Other | 14 | $113,393 |
| DR-4251 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $108,182 |
| DR-1399 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $94,264 |
| DR-1317 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $12,831 |
| DR-1549 | Hurricane | 1 | $4,247 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$387,371
Properties Protected
21
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.53
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures | 1 | $37,470 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $15,938 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $333,963 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Centre has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, tornado, earthquake. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 27 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,608,024 in public assistance recovery funding. $731,234 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.