Natural Disasters in New Market, AL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
94.6
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
95.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
26.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
83.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 98.5 |
| Strong Wind | 97.4 |
| Lightning | 96.9 |
| Cold Wave | 96.6 |
| Winter Weather | 95.3 |
| Earthquake | 94.8 |
| Heat Wave | 94.2 |
| Ice Storm | 90.6 |
| Hurricane | 70.5 |
| Drought | 60.6 |
| Hail | 51.4 |
| Wildfire | 36.1 |
| Landslide | 35.8 |
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
19
Most Recent
Hurricane
Sep 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 17, 2019 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Sep 15, 2004 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IVAN |
| May 12, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Dec 7, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jan 15, 1999 | Severe Storm | RIV-SEVERE WINTER WX 12/23/98 |
| Feb 23, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, ICE AND FLOODING |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Jan 4, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Nov 17, 1989 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
| Mar 27, 1973 | Tornado | TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
778
Total Claims Paid
$11,374,124
Avg Claim Payout
$14,620
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$12,319,913
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
161
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1971 | Severe Storm(s) | 89 | $8,496,130 |
| DR-4426 | Other | 17 | $2,379,048 |
| DR-1466 | Severe Storm(s) | 34 | $696,672 |
| DR-1261 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $496,949 |
| DR-4503 | Biological | 7 | $246,193 |
| DR-3389 | Hurricane | 1 | $4,921 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$381,579
Properties Protected
47
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.93
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures | 2 | $165,457 |
| 103.2: Feasibility, Engineering, and Design Studies - Safe Rooms | 1 | $116,250 |
| 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 1 | $0 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $0 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $99,872 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
New Market has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, strong wind, lightning. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 778 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $12,319,913 in public assistance recovery funding. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.