Natural Disasters in Geiger, AL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
53.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
34.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
99.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
14.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 81.7 |
| Hurricane | 76.3 |
| Earthquake | 74.1 |
| Heat Wave | 67.9 |
| Lightning | 60.3 |
| Drought | 57.1 |
| Strong Wind | 55.5 |
| Landslide | 55.4 |
| Ice Storm | 47.8 |
| Cold Wave | 47.5 |
| Hail | 43.6 |
| Wildfire | 34.4 |
| Winter Weather | 7.6 |
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
19
Most Recent
Hurricane
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Jan 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 8, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE NATE |
| Sep 11, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| 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 |
| Aug 29, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Aug 28, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Jul 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DENNIS |
| Sep 15, 2004 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IVAN |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Feb 17, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Apr 18, 1979 | Flood | STORMS, WIND, FLOODING |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Mar 27, 1973 | Tornado | TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
17
Total Claims Paid
$257,159
Avg Claim Payout
$15,127
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$831,271
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
69
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1971 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $399,942 |
| DR-1605 | Hurricane | 20 | $203,445 |
| DR-1549 | Hurricane | 15 | $90,031 |
| DR-4684 | Winter Storm | 5 | $86,105 |
| DR-1593 | Hurricane | 15 | $51,748 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$110,496
Properties Protected
14
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
6.73
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 4 | $87,462 |
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures | 1 | $23,034 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Geiger has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, hurricane, earthquake. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (10 declarations). 17 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $831,271 in public assistance recovery funding. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.