Hazard Score
39 Catastrophes Recorded
Seale, Alabama
6 Land Tracts in Russell County , Middle Chattahoochee-Walter F. George Reservoi Watershed
Seale, Alabama, located in Russell County, has a relatively low natural disaster and climate risk based on various factors such as precipitation, temperature, humidity, and geographical features. The climate in Seale is characterized by mild temperatures and moderate precipitation levels, which contribute to a low risk of severe weather events. The area is not prone to hurricanes, tsunamis, or volcanic activity, further reducing the overall hazard risk.
The region is surrounded by the Middle Chattahoochee River and the Apalachicola River, which provide natural boundaries and could potentially mitigate flood risks. Additionally, Seale is situated inland and does not have any major fault lines or coastal areas that would increase the likelihood of earthquakes or storm surges. The presence of the Walter F. George Reservoir in the Middle Chattahoochee watershed may pose some flood risk, but historical data shows that the area has a low incidence of flooding events.
Overall, Seale benefits from its geographical location in the South Atlantic-Gulf region, with relatively low hazard risks compared to other parts of Alabama. While no area is completely immune to natural disasters, Seale's combination of climatic conditions, topographical features, and historical data suggest that the risk of significant hazards such as floods, hurricanes, or earthquakes is very low. Residents of Seale can feel confident in their community's resilience to natural disasters based on these factors.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Moderate
Hail Risk: Very Low
Flood Risk: Moderate
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
8
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
13
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
1
Hazard Shelters
2
Fire Stations
0
Hospitals
0
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Russell County, Alabama has a very low overall natural disaster and climate risk rating, with specific risks such as hail, hurricanes, lightning, and flooding. The county is prone to thunderstorm events, with a relatively low risk rating for lightning strikes. Additionally, the area experiences a moderate risk of wind-related events, such as tornadoes, with a risk rating of relatively low. Historical data shows that the county has experienced a range of natural disasters, including hailstorms and hurricanes, impacting the local population and infrastructure.
Geologically, Russell County is not situated near coastlines, fault lines, or mountain peaks that would significantly impact hazard risk. However, the presence of water bodies like rivers and creeks increases the risk of flooding during heavy rainfall events. The county's flat terrain and proximity to water bodies contribute to the susceptibility to flooding events. While the area may not have notable geological features that heighten risk, ...
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CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Broken Arrow Plantation
2022-03-02
Hurricane Fred
2021-08-20
Flooding
Tropical Storm Claudette
2021-06-19Flooding
Tropical Storm Sally
2020-09-15Flooding
Tropical Storm Michael
2018-10-10Hailstorm
2018-07-21
Hailstorm
2018-07-21
Hailstorm
2017-04-05
Hailstorm
2016-04-06
Tornado
2016-02-15
Tornado
2015-08-06
Tornado
2015-04-19
Hailstorm
2011-03-27
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2010-03-10Flooding
Heavy Rain
2009-12-12Tornado
2009-04-10
Hailstorm
2009-04-10
Hailstorm
2009-04-05
Hailstorm
2008-03-14
Hailstorm
2007-04-11
Hailstorm
2005-04-22
Hailstorm
2005-03-22
Hurricane Frances
2004-09-10
Hailstorm
2003-05-01
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-02-22Hurricane Allison
2001-06-19
Hailstorm
2001-06-03
Hailstorm
2000-03-10
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1998-03-07Hailstorm
1996-04-29
Hailstorm
1996-04-14
Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
1995-10-04Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
1994-07-01Flooding
Torrential Rain
1994-03-24Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-03-16Hailstorm
1982-04-26
Hailstorm
1982-04-26
Hailstorm
1971-05-12
Hurricane Easy
1950-09-09