Monroe County
Alabama — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 49th
Monroe County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 48.7, 49th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and lightning exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $10M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.14 / yr | $4M |
| Lightning | Medium | 76.68 / yr | $524K |
| Drought | Low | 15.17 / yr | $203K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.67 / yr | $1M |
| Heat Wave | Low | 7.28 / yr | $369K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.61 / yr | $1K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $196K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $20K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.79 / yr | $3M |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.11 / yr | $465K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 1.97 / yr | $209K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 1.16 / yr | $14K |
| Hail | Very Low | 1.68 / yr | $49K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $57 |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.18 / yr | $7K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Monroe County?
Monroe County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 48.7 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 49th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Monroe County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Medium, $4M EAL), Lightning (Medium, $524K EAL), Drought (Low, $203K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Monroe County compare to other Alabama counties?
Monroe County ranks #44 of 67 Alabama counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Monroe County's $10M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.