Natural Disasters in Vinegar Bend, AL
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
45.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
38.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
78.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
60.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 86.9 |
| Tornado | 66.3 |
| Wildfire | 65.8 |
| Strong Wind | 63.3 |
| Lightning | 54.0 |
| Heat Wave | 52.4 |
| Earthquake | 46.0 |
| Drought | 45.7 |
| Cold Wave | 43.7 |
| Landslide | 33.1 |
| Hail | 30.3 |
| Coastal Flood | 21.6 |
| Ice Storm | 19.6 |
| Winter Weather | 19.3 |
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
27
Most Recent
Hurricane
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
15 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Dec 10, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ZETA |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SALLY |
| Mar 29, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Nov 16, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE NATE |
| Oct 8, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE NATE |
| 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 |
| Apr 28, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, TORNADOES & STRAIGHT-LINE |
| Aug 30, 2008 | Hurricane | HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 29, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Aug 28, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA |
| Jul 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DENNIS |
| Sep 15, 2004 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IVAN |
| May 12, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 18, 1999 | Fire | AL - MACINTOSH FIRE - 09/18/99 |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
15
Total Claims Paid
$114,716
Avg Claim Payout
$7,648
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,462,872
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
144
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4573 | Hurricane | 11 | $2,943,430 |
| DR-1605 | Hurricane | 38 | $712,774 |
| DR-1835 | Severe Storm(s) | 34 | $329,472 |
| DR-1549 | Hurricane | 44 | $296,823 |
| DR-1593 | Hurricane | 11 | $130,772 |
| DR-1971 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $17,036 |
| DR-4176 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $15,864 |
| DR-4349 | Hurricane | 1 | $12,634 |
| DR-3545 | Hurricane | 1 | $4,066 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$704,339
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.52
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 5 | $77,665 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $42,499 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $584,175 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Vinegar Bend has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, tornado, wildfire. The area has had 27 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (15 declarations). 15 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,462,872 in public assistance recovery funding. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.