Natural Disasters in Nanafalia, AL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
52.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
36.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
96.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
35.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 83.0 |
| Tornado | 78.9 |
| Hurricane | 77.4 |
| Earthquake | 73.5 |
| Heat Wave | 71.2 |
| Lightning | 70.5 |
| Drought | 53.5 |
| Landslide | 46.3 |
| Cold Wave | 45.3 |
| Ice Storm | 39.6 |
| Wildfire | 38.8 |
| Hail | 33.1 |
| Winter Weather | 7.8 |
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
Dec 2020
Most Common Type
Hurricane
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ZETA |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| 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 |
| Apr 28, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, TORNADOES & STRAIGHT-LINE |
| 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 |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Feb 17, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Sep 13, 1979 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FREDERIC |
| Apr 18, 1979 | Flood | STORMS, WIND, FLOODING |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
40
Total Claims Paid
$186,508
Avg Claim Payout
$4,663
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,324,968
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
73
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4573 | Hurricane | 4 | $1,813,047 |
| DR-1549 | Hurricane | 28 | $754,586 |
| DR-1971 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $341,260 |
| DR-1605 | Hurricane | 9 | $227,633 |
| DR-1593 | Hurricane | 7 | $91,258 |
| DR-1835 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $90,998 |
| DR-4503 | Biological | 1 | $6,187 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.25
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Nanafalia has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, tornado, hurricane. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (10 declarations). 40 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,324,968 in public assistance recovery funding. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.