Fayette County, Alabama
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 16,298
38.2NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
16,298
🏠
Building Value
$3.4B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$8.6M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$10K
Risk Score78.8
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$745K
Risk Score72.1
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$590K
Risk Score67.7
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$327K
Risk Score67.7
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Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$1.5M
Risk Score65.2
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$227K
Risk Score64.0
🏔️
Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$413K
Risk Score63.9
🥶
Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$858K
Risk Score55.9
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$102K
Risk Score49.8
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$45K
Risk Score43.5
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$3.6M
Risk Score41.1
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$84K
Risk Score29.6
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$9K
Risk Score27.5
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Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$4K
Risk Score7.7
Fayette County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
38.2-10.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
27.5-21.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
78.8+29.6 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
24.0-24.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
78.8
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
24.0
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.