Natural Disasters in McMullen, AL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
44.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
30.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
91.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
18.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 79.7 |
| Earthquake | 78.5 |
| Tornado | 76.2 |
| Lightning | 75.0 |
| Hurricane | 69.3 |
| Landslide | 68.2 |
| Hail | 47.0 |
| Strong Wind | 47.0 |
| Ice Storm | 45.7 |
| Drought | 43.0 |
| Cold Wave | 40.3 |
| Wildfire | 27.9 |
| Winter Weather | 11.4 |
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
18
Most Recent
Hurricane
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 11, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| 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 |
| Aug 30, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 29, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Jul 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DENNIS |
| Sep 15, 2004 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IVAN |
| Nov 14, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Apr 18, 1979 | Flood | STORMS, WIND, FLOODING |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
115
Total Claims Paid
$1,152,634
Avg Claim Payout
$10,023
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$411,846
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
42
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1605 | Hurricane | 16 | $216,052 |
| DR-4082 | Hurricane | 17 | $153,120 |
| DR-1549 | Hurricane | 7 | $23,362 |
| DR-4503 | Biological | 1 | $13,582 |
| DR-1971 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $5,729 |
McMullen has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, earthquake, tornado. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (9 declarations). 115 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $411,846 in public assistance recovery funding.