Natural Disasters in Nauvoo, AL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
59.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
43.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
96.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
16.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 85.4 |
| Earthquake | 81.4 |
| Tornado | 79.2 |
| Lightning | 74.6 |
| Cold Wave | 67.0 |
| Strong Wind | 63.7 |
| Hurricane | 62.8 |
| Heat Wave | 62.7 |
| Wildfire | 59.1 |
| Ice Storm | 48.4 |
| Drought | 26.2 |
| Hail | 22.4 |
| Winter Weather | 18.7 |
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
25
Most Recent
Hurricane
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| Jul 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS |
| Mar 29, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| 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 |
| May 3, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 30, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 15, 2004 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IVAN |
| May 12, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Nov 14, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 5, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 24, 1999 | Fire | AL - MARTIN SCHOOL FIRE - 09/18/1999 |
| Apr 9, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Feb 17, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
247
Total IA Distributed
$669,897
Repair/Replace
$219,610
Rental Assistance
$68,120
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1442 | 125 | $553,469 | $6,488 |
| DR-4503 | 9 | $43,822 | — |
| DR-1971 | 88 | $38,596 | $248 |
| DR-1549 | 18 | $21,105 | $1,755 |
| DR-1908 | 2 | $9,476 | $684 |
| DR-1466 | 5 | $3,428 | $654 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
64
Total Claims Paid
$678,254
Avg Claim Payout
$10,598
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$10,610,505
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
134
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1442 | Severe Storm(s) | 29 | $7,456,895 |
| DR-1971 | Severe Storm(s) | 61 | $2,255,283 |
| DR-4251 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $299,472 |
| DR-4555 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $262,566 |
| DR-1466 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $141,792 |
| DR-1362 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $131,708 |
| DR-1908 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $61,904 |
| DR-1836 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $885 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
7
Federal Funding
$1,100,419
Properties Protected
10
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.68
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 3 | $213,802 |
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures | 2 | $31,606 |
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures; 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $855,011 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Nauvoo has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, earthquake, tornado. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 64 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $10,610,505 in public assistance recovery funding. $669,897 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.