Albertville, AL

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 23,392 · Part of Marshall County

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.

Tornado 41 events
Hail 96 events
Inland Flooding 63 events

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.