Natural Disasters in Evergreen, AL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
31.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
18.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
93.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
17.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 84.9 |
| Lightning | 62.0 |
| Tornado | 61.0 |
| Wildfire | 49.9 |
| Heat Wave | 49.6 |
| Drought | 46.9 |
| Earthquake | 42.7 |
| Landslide | 42.4 |
| Strong Wind | 34.4 |
| Cold Wave | 25.9 |
| Winter Weather | 13.7 |
| Hail | 10.1 |
| Ice Storm | 4.9 |
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
25
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Jan 2023
Most Common Type
Hurricane
13 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 20, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| 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 |
| Sep 30, 1998 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GEORGES - 18 SEP 98 |
| Sep 28, 1998 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GEORGES |
| Mar 9, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 4, 1995 | Hurricane | HURRICANE OPAL |
| Jul 8, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING (TROPICAL STORM ALBERTO) |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
2,299
Total IA Distributed
$3,310,648
Repair/Replace
$1,665,952
Rental Assistance
$338,666
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1971 | 3 | N/A | $101 |
| DR-4494 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1549 | 2,249 | $3,072,262 | $2,689 |
| DR-4503 | 35 | $216,776 | — |
| DR-4563 | 6 | $19,347 | $3,961 |
| DR-1593 | 5 | $2,263 | $384 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3
Total Claims Paid
$62,490
Avg Claim Payout
$20,830
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,391,040
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
133
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1549 | Hurricane | 43 | $2,823,306 |
| DR-4251 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $526,890 |
| DR-4563 | Hurricane | 12 | $491,804 |
| DR-1870 | Severe Storm(s) | 59 | $375,499 |
| DR-1593 | Hurricane | 10 | $118,059 |
| DR-4684 | Winter Storm | 5 | $52,933 |
| DR-3389 | Hurricane | 1 | $2,549 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
9
Federal Funding
$2,822,242
Properties Protected
25
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.88
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 3 | $2,666,094 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 2 | $50,468 |
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures | 2 | $105,680 |
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $0 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Evergreen has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, lightning, tornado. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (13 declarations). 3 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,391,040 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,310,648 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.