Natural Disasters in Lockhart, AL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
82.4
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
75.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
86.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
40.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 96.1 |
| Hurricane | 95.6 |
| Tornado | 83.7 |
| Heat Wave | 69.7 |
| Cold Wave | 57.5 |
| Drought | 55.2 |
| Earthquake | 54.2 |
| Landslide | 51.1 |
| Wildfire | 49.7 |
| Strong Wind | 42.0 |
| Ice Storm | 33.1 |
| Winter Weather | 30.3 |
| Hail | 17.6 |
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
32
Most Recent
Hurricane
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
15 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Sep 20, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| Jul 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| May 21, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| May 2, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 21, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISAAC |
| 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 |
| Apr 28, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, TORNADOES & STRAIGHT-LINE |
| 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 |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
37
Total Claims Paid
$396,563
Avg Claim Payout
$10,718
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$18,174,227
Disasters with PA
11
Total Projects
657
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1835 | Severe Storm(s) | 233 | $4,922,494 |
| DR-4251 | Severe Storm(s) | 48 | $4,022,256 |
| DR-1549 | Hurricane | 55 | $2,864,720 |
| DR-1870 | Severe Storm(s) | 259 | $2,750,558 |
| DR-4563 | Hurricane | 10 | $1,426,969 |
| DR-4554 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $1,033,820 |
| DR-4176 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $481,456 |
| DR-1593 | Hurricane | 26 | $473,737 |
| DR-4082 | Hurricane | 6 | $145,059 |
| DR-1687 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $48,898 |
| DR-1971 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $4,260 |
Lockhart has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, hurricane, tornado. The area has had 32 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (15 declarations). 37 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $18,174,227 in public assistance recovery funding.