Natural Disasters in Jacksonville, AL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
88.5
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
84.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
81.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
48.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 98.2 |
| Landslide | 85.5 |
| Strong Wind | 84.8 |
| Earthquake | 84.7 |
| Wildfire | 81.5 |
| Lightning | 80.4 |
| Heat Wave | 78.4 |
| Cold Wave | 75.6 |
| Hurricane | 74.0 |
| Hail | 71.9 |
| Drought | 61.3 |
| Ice Storm | 55.4 |
| Winter Weather | 29.9 |
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
21
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Apr 2021
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
11 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2021 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Dec 10, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ZETA |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 26, 2018 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Oct 4, 1995 | Hurricane | HURRICANE OPAL |
| Mar 30, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADO, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Mar 21, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Feb 17, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Dec 13, 1983 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS,FLOODING AND TORNADOES |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1,838
Total IA Distributed
$3,628,449
Repair/Replace
$1,339,684
Rental Assistance
$387,596
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4503 | 287 | $1,513,162 | — |
| DR-1971 | 708 | $1,393,146 | $3,263 |
| DR-4362 | 695 | $497,108 | $375 |
| DR-4596 | 73 | $117,623 | $3,884 |
| DR-1466 | 47 | $93,003 | $1,514 |
| DR-1549 | 28 | $14,408 | $1,751 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
129
Total Claims Paid
$706,258
Avg Claim Payout
$5,475
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$46,659,280
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
123
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4362 | Severe Storm(s) | 55 | $35,555,276 |
| DR-1971 | Severe Storm(s) | 36 | $7,403,099 |
| DR-4596 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $3,013,179 |
| DR-4573 | Hurricane | 9 | $347,484 |
| DR-1549 | Hurricane | 16 | $333,082 |
| DR-3389 | Hurricane | 2 | $7,160 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$1,633,347
Properties Protected
132
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
5.88
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 4 | $703,523 |
| 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 1 | $136,666 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $216,645 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $522,913 |
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures | 1 | $53,600 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Jacksonville has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, landslide, strong wind. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 129 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $46,659,280 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,628,449 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.