Natural Disasters in Our Town, AL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
67.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
58.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
80.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
44.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 84.3 |
| Wildfire | 75.1 |
| Hurricane | 74.2 |
| Landslide | 73.3 |
| Tornado | 72.8 |
| Earthquake | 69.0 |
| Lightning | 67.4 |
| Cold Wave | 47.1 |
| Strong Wind | 40.6 |
| Drought | 39.9 |
| Hail | 39.9 |
| Ice Storm | 38.3 |
| Winter Weather | 9.4 |
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
20
Most Recent
Hurricane
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
8 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 |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| Jul 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 29, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| 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 |
| Mar 21, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Apr 18, 1979 | Flood | STORMS, WIND, FLOODING |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
6
Total Claims Paid
$57,533
Avg Claim Payout
$9,589
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,091,332
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
82
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4710 | Other | 27 | $4,057,239 |
| DR-4554 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $1,157,232 |
| DR-1971 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $400,848 |
| DR-4684 | Winter Storm | 10 | $250,975 |
| DR-1549 | Hurricane | 15 | $194,978 |
| DR-1593 | Hurricane | 4 | $27,701 |
| DR-3389 | Hurricane | 1 | $2,360 |
Our Town has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, wildfire, hurricane. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 6 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,091,332 in public assistance recovery funding.