Albertville, AL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Albertville is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Marshall County, AL. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, strong wind, and lightning.
Storm events near Albertville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Albertville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Albertville itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Marshall County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Albertville along with the rest of the county, not a Albertville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 63.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 85.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 87.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 80.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 97.8 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 85.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 54.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 57.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 69 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 73.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 69.5 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 88.6 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 97.1 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 81 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Marshall County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Albertville, AL at risk of?
Albertville is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Marshall County, where Albertville is located, are tornado, strong wind, and lightning.
What is Albertville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Marshall County, where Albertville is located, scoring 97.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Albertville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Albertville carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Marshall County.
Has Albertville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 41 tornado, 96 hail, 63 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Albertville since 2016.