Hazard Score
69 Catastrophes Recorded
Selma, Alabama
17 Land Tracts in Lowndes County , Upper Alabama Watershed
Selma, Alabama, located in Dallas County, faces relatively low natural disaster and climate risks. The area experiences a moderate climate with high humidity and moderate precipitation levels. While the region is not prone to hurricanes, tsunamis, or volcanic activity, it does face risks associated with thunderstorms and flooding due to its proximity to water bodies like the Alabama River.
Selma's geological features include the nearby Alabama River, which can contribute to flooding during heavy rainfall events. The region is also situated in the South Atlantic-Gulf hydrologic region, indicating potential risks related to water management and drainage. The absence of significant fault lines or mountain peaks in the immediate vicinity reduces the likelihood of earthquakes impacting the area.
Overall, Selma's risk assessment is influenced by its climate and geographic location. While the area may face occasional hazards such as thunderstorms and flooding, the absence of major geological features like fault lines or coastlines mitigates the risk of more severe disasters. It is important for residents and local authorities to remain prepared for weather-related events and ensure proper infrastructure planning to minimize potential risks.
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
19
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
11
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
12
Hazard Shelters
7
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
1
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Lowndes County, Alabama, faces a very low overall natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk rating of 'Very Low' and a risk score of 26.50. The area's most significant risks come from hailstorms, with a relatively low rating, and thunderstorms, which have a relatively low impact on the county. The county has a relatively low risk of flood events, with a risk rating of 'Very Low'. The frequency of hail events in the county is 2.03%, with an expected annual loss of $51,351.98.
Climate factors in Lowndes County include a relatively moderate risk of tornado events, with an annual frequency of 0.57% and an expected annual loss of $164,910.32. The county also has a relatively low risk of windstorm events, with a frequency of 0.31% and an expected annual loss of $10,846.72. Geological features in the region, such as fault lines and mountain peaks, contribute to the county's ...
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CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Ok 146
2022-02-15
Ok 148
2022-02-15
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2021-10-06Flooding
Tropical Storm Claudette
2021-06-19Flooding
Tropical Storm Sally
2020-09-15Tornado
2020-04-12
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2020-02-10Tornado
2019-06-06
Hailstorm
2014-06-08
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2014-04-01Hailstorm
2013-05-17
Tornado
2012-03-02
Hurricane Lee
2011-09-06
Tornado
2011-04-15
Hailstorm
2011-03-26
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2010-03-10Flooding
Heavy Rain
2009-12-12Flooding
Tropical Storm Ida
2009-11-10Flooding
Heavy Rain
2009-09-21Hailstorm
2009-02-18
Hailstorm
2008-04-04
Tornado
2008-02-17
Hailstorm
2007-04-11
Hailstorm
2007-02-13
Tornado
2005-11-28
Hurricane Cindy
2005-07-11
Hailstorm
2005-04-22
Hailstorm
2005-04-22
Hailstorm
2005-03-22
Hailstorm
2003-06-02
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-05-06Hailstorm
2003-04-25
Hailstorm
2003-04-25
Hailstorm
2003-04-25
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-02-22Hailstorm
2001-04-03
Hailstorm
2001-04-03
Hailstorm
2001-03-12
Tornado
2000-12-16
Hailstorm
2000-08-10
Hailstorm
1999-06-04
Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
1998-09-15Hailstorm
1998-06-16
Hailstorm
1998-05-30
Hailstorm
1998-05-03
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1998-03-07Hailstorm
1998-02-17
Hurricane Danny
1997-07-27
Flooding
Torrential Rain
1994-03-24Hailstorm
1991-06-05
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-03-16Hailstorm
1989-06-21
Hailstorm
1989-04-04
Hailstorm
1989-04-04
Hailstorm
1989-03-15
Hailstorm
1988-04-23
Hurricane Juan
1985-11-01
Tornado
1984-05-03
Tornado
1983-12-06
Hailstorm
1982-04-26
Tornado
1981-03-30
Hailstorm
1981-03-18
Tornado
1980-09-01
Tornado
1979-04-09
Tornado
1978-05-01
Hailstorm
1978-04-18
Hailstorm
1975-03-24
Tornado
1959-05-20
Tornado
1955-04-21