Hale County, Alabama
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 14,753
39.1NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
14,753
🏠
Building Value
$2.7B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$7.8M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$1.0M
Risk Score93.9
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$341K
Risk Score68.7
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Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$1.5M
Risk Score68.2
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$408K
Risk Score65.8
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$357K
Risk Score58.9
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$372K
Risk Score51.5
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$874
Risk Score50.3
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$3.3M
Risk Score41.8
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$36K
Risk Score38.2
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$300K
Risk Score32.0
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$78K
Risk Score30.5
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$19K
Risk Score28.7
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$7K
Risk Score25.6
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Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score5.5
Hale County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
39.1-9.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
25.6-23.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
90.6+41.4 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
22.6-26.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
90.6
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
22.6
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.