Natural Disasters in New Union, AL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
87.3
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
83.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
78.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
57.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 97.8 |
| Strong Wind | 94.6 |
| Earthquake | 88.3 |
| Lightning | 79.0 |
| Cold Wave | 77.7 |
| Landslide | 77.7 |
| Heat Wave | 77.6 |
| Wildfire | 72.7 |
| Hurricane | 68.4 |
| Hail | 60.1 |
| Ice Storm | 56.3 |
| Drought | 48.3 |
| Winter Weather | 27.7 |
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
27
Most Recent
Hurricane
Sep 2020
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
12 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| Jul 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 26, 2018 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 11, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| May 2, 2014 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Dec 7, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Nov 20, 2001 | Fire | AL - NORTH EAST ALABAMA FIRE COMPLEX - 11/20/2001 |
| Dec 18, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Feb 23, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, ICE AND FLOODING |
| Oct 4, 1995 | Hurricane | HURRICANE OPAL |
| Mar 3, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FREEZING, FLOODING |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
129
Total Claims Paid
$815,060
Avg Claim Payout
$6,318
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,766,648
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
82
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4555 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $1,129,238 |
| DR-4362 | Severe Storm(s) | 22 | $971,186 |
| DR-4176 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $638,888 |
| DR-1399 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $356,490 |
| DR-1352 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $271,067 |
| DR-4503 | Biological | 8 | $223,197 |
| DR-1971 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $176,581 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$776,363
Properties Protected
38
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
4.59
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 5 | $313,226 |
| 206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures | 2 | $90,537 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $372,600 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
New Union has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, strong wind, earthquake. The area has had 27 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (12 declarations). 129 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,766,648 in public assistance recovery funding. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.