Natural Disasters in Mount Olive, AL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
14.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
12.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
62.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
36.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 64.4 |
| Landslide | 58.6 |
| Hurricane | 55.2 |
| Heat Wave | 39.3 |
| Earthquake | 37.6 |
| Tornado | 37.3 |
| Strong Wind | 22.7 |
| Lightning | 22.5 |
| Cold Wave | 21.3 |
| Drought | 20.4 |
| Hail | 7.8 |
| Ice Storm | 6.5 |
| Winter Weather | 2.4 |
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
22
Most Recent
Hurricane
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HELENE |
| May 5, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Dec 10, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ZETA |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| Jul 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| Jul 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DENNIS |
| Sep 15, 2004 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IVAN |
| May 12, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 4, 1995 | Hurricane | HURRICANE OPAL |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Feb 17, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Apr 18, 1979 | Flood | STORMS, WIND, FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
10
Total Claims Paid
$186,064
Avg Claim Payout
$18,606
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,380,336
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
32
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4554 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $713,003 |
| DR-4710 | Other | 4 | $438,231 |
| DR-4573 | Hurricane | 2 | $84,432 |
| DR-4684 | Winter Storm | 3 | $67,635 |
| DR-4503 | Biological | 2 | $42,429 |
| DR-1549 | Hurricane | 3 | $17,766 |
| DR-1971 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $16,839 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$74,368
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $74,368 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Mount Olive has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, landslide, hurricane. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (10 declarations). 10 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,380,336 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.