Natural Disasters in Littleville, AL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
80.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
76.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
69.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
68.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 96.4 |
| Earthquake | 92.0 |
| Cold Wave | 88.4 |
| Tornado | 87.6 |
| Lightning | 85.4 |
| Heat Wave | 81.1 |
| Drought | 60.2 |
| Hurricane | 60.0 |
| Ice Storm | 58.9 |
| Landslide | 41.2 |
| Winter Weather | 31.1 |
| Wildfire | 28.3 |
| Hail | 27.9 |
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
22
Most Recent
Severe Storm
May 2023
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| May 21, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Aug 29, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Sep 15, 2004 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IVAN |
| May 12, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 15, 1999 | Severe Storm | RIV-SEVERE WINTER WX 12/23/98 |
| Feb 23, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, ICE AND FLOODING |
| Mar 3, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FREEZING, FLOODING |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Jan 4, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
359
Total IA Distributed
$492,218
Repair/Replace
$167,145
Rental Assistance
$51,087
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1971 | 317 | $316,205 | $3,097 |
| DR-4503 | 25 | $165,673 | — |
| DR-1466 | 4 | $5,501 | $1,647 |
| DR-1549 | 13 | $4,839 | $847 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
143
Total Claims Paid
$1,919,354
Avg Claim Payout
$13,422
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,351,303
Disasters with PA
10
Total Projects
133
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1971 | Severe Storm(s) | 41 | $1,382,798 |
| DR-4710 | Other | 16 | $1,019,348 |
| DR-4426 | Other | 29 | $833,055 |
| DR-1605 | Hurricane | 9 | $328,805 |
| DR-1549 | Hurricane | 15 | $231,707 |
| DR-1466 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $179,874 |
| DR-4546 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $165,166 |
| DR-4251 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $156,536 |
| DR-1261 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $49,838 |
| DR-4503 | Biological | 1 | $4,176 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
84
Federal Funding
$7,457,393
Properties Protected
79
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.99
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 50 | $5,067,729 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 14 | $872,808 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 4 | $353,696 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 200.5: Acquisition of Vacant Land | 3 | $319,482 |
| 601.1: Generators | 3 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Littleville has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, earthquake, cold wave. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 143 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,351,303 in public assistance recovery funding. $492,218 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 84 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.