Natural Disasters in Red Bay, AL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
67.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
55.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
89.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
17.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 93.2 |
| Cold Wave | 83.9 |
| Earthquake | 83.1 |
| Landslide | 82.9 |
| Heat Wave | 70.3 |
| Lightning | 69.7 |
| Hurricane | 60.4 |
| Ice Storm | 50.3 |
| Strong Wind | 49.7 |
| Hail | 43.7 |
| Drought | 40.1 |
| Wildfire | 37.7 |
| Winter Weather | 22.3 |
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
21
Most Recent
Hurricane
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HELENE |
| 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 |
| Jan 21, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Nov 14, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 18, 1999 | Fire | AL - RUSSELLVILLE FIRE - 09/18/99 |
| Jan 15, 1999 | Severe Storm | RIV-SEVERE WINTER WX 12/23/98 |
| Mar 3, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FREEZING, FLOODING |
| Mar 15, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM |
| Jan 4, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 20, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Apr 4, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
4
Total Claims Paid
$52,093
Avg Claim Payout
$13,023
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$20,891,580
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
188
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1971 | Severe Storm(s) | 122 | $19,018,060 |
| DR-4426 | Other | 29 | $934,464 |
| DR-4251 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $307,077 |
| DR-1549 | Hurricane | 17 | $296,686 |
| DR-1261 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $185,883 |
| DR-4176 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $130,519 |
| DR-4503 | Biological | 1 | $18,892 |
Red Bay has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, cold wave, earthquake. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 4 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $20,891,580 in public assistance recovery funding.