Coastal Flood Risk in Alabama
All Alabama counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index coastal flood score
Coastal Flood risk — seawater inundation from storm surge, high tides, and rising sea levels — is rated for 5 of 67 Alabama counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Mobile County carries the state's highest coastal flood score at 90.6, with $6M in expected annual coastal flood losses.
2 Alabama counties are rated High or Very High for coastal flood, and expected annual losses from coastal flood total roughly $10M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Coastal Flood
| # | County | Coastal Flood Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mobile County | High | 4.77 / yr | $6M | |
| 2 | Baldwin County | High | 3.68 / yr | $4M | |
| 3 | Clarke County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $583 | |
| 4 | Washington County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $497 | |
| 5 | Monroe County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $57 |
5 Alabama counties with measurable coastal flood risk. See the national coastal flood ranking or all Alabama counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Alabama county has the highest coastal flood risk?
Mobile County has the highest FEMA coastal flood risk score in Alabama at 90.6 (High), with $6M in expected annual losses and about 4.77 events per year.
How many Alabama counties face significant coastal flood risk?
5 Alabama counties record measurable coastal flood risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 2 of them are rated High or Very High.