Lauderdale County, Alabama
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 93,509
85.5NRI
Relatively Moderate
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
93,509
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Building Value
$19.1B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$53.8M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
💨
Relatively HighStrong Wind
Annual Loss$2.6M
Risk Score94.1
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Relatively HighCold Wave
Annual Loss$9.1M
Risk Score93.5
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Relatively ModerateEarthquake
Annual Loss$7.5M
Risk Score92.5
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Relatively HighTornado
Annual Loss$7.9M
Risk Score92.0
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Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$952K
Risk Score86.7
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Relatively ModerateHeat Wave
Annual Loss$1.9M
Risk Score84.6
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$23.2M
Risk Score84.2
❄️
Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$151K
Risk Score63.9
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$219K
Risk Score61.1
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$178K
Risk Score53.7
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$45K
Risk Score41.2
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$654
Risk Score40.7
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$112K
Risk Score30.1
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$9K
Risk Score23.8
Lauderdale County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
85.5+36.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
23.8-24.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
46.9-2.3 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
61.0+12.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
46.9
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
61.0
Relatively HighHigher 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.