Hazard Score
44 Catastrophes Recorded
Georgiana, Alabama
8 Land Tracts in Butler County , Sepulga Watershed
Georgiana, Alabama, located in Butler County, has a relatively low overall natural disaster and climate risk assessment. The area experiences moderate lightning risk due to its high humidity levels and precipitation rates, although the risk is still considered low compared to other regions. The climate in Georgiana is characterized by moderate temperatures and high humidity, which can contribute to increased risk of lightning strikes and potential storm damage.
Georgiana is situated inland and does not have direct access to coastlines, reducing the risk of hurricanes and tsunamis. The area is not known for significant fault lines or volcanic activity, further decreasing the risk of major geological disasters. The region is mostly flat with no major mountain peaks, limiting the risk of landslides or avalanches. The nearby water bodies, such as the Sepulga River, play a minimal role in increasing hazard risk for the area.
Overall, Georgiana's hazard risk is relatively low due to its inland location, limited geological features, and moderate climate conditions. While the area may still experience some level of risk from lightning and storms, historical data supports a lower frequency of major natural disasters in the region. Residents and authorities should remain vigilant and prepared for potential weather-related events but can generally feel secure in the area's low overall hazard risk.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Low
Hail Risk: Very Low
Flood Risk: Moderate
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
5
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
6
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
2
Hazard Shelters
5
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
1
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Butler, Alabama faces relatively low natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk score of 54.06 and a risk rating of "Relatively Low." Specific climate factors in the area include frequent lightning events, with an average frequency of 85.68 per year, contributing to a moderate risk level for lightning-related incidents. The region also experiences occasional flooding events, with a frequency of 0.5 per year, resulting in a low risk rating for flooding.
Geological features in Butler, Alabama that could impact hazard risk include the presence of fault lines, contributing to a moderate risk level for earthquake events with a frequency of 20.66 per year. The area also has a coastline along the Gulf of Mexico, which exposes it to hurricane events with a frequency of 0.12 per year, resulting in a relative high risk rating for hurricanes. The nearby Tombigbee River and various water bodies increase the risk of ...
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CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2021-10-06Flooding
Tropical Storm Claudette
2021-06-19Hurricane Sally
2020-09-18
Flooding
Tropical Storm Sally
2020-09-15Flooding
Heavy Rain
2020-02-10Snag Lake
2015-04-03
Tornado
2014-11-17
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2014-04-01Flooding
Heavy Rain
2009-12-12Flooding
Heavy Rain
2009-03-30Tornado
2007-10-23
Tornado
2007-03-01
Hailstorm
2006-04-08
Hailstorm
2004-04-12
Hailstorm
2004-04-08
Hailstorm
2003-05-03
Hailstorm
2003-04-25
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-02-22Tornado
2002-11-05
Hurricane Hanna
2002-09-15
Tornado
2001-11-24
Hailstorm
2001-11-24
Hurricane Barry
2001-08-08
Hurricane Allison
2001-06-19
Hailstorm
2000-08-27
Hailstorm
1999-05-18
Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
1998-09-15Flooding
Heavy Rain
1998-03-07Hailstorm
1997-04-22
Hurricane Opal
1995-10-06
Tornado
1995-10-04
Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
1995-10-04Hailstorm
1995-04-23
Hailstorm
1995-04-11
Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
1994-07-01Flooding
Torrential Rain
1994-03-24Hailstorm
1990-04-28
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-03-16Tornado
1983-03-20
Tornado
1964-12-26
Tornado
1964-10-04
Tornado
1960-07-04
Tornado
1960-07-04
Hurricane Irene
1959-10-09