Alexander City, AL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Alexander City is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Tallapoosa County, AL. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, inland flooding, and wildfire.
Storm events near Alexander City
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Alexander City's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Alexander City 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 Tallapoosa County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Alexander City along with the rest of the county, not a Alexander City-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 75.1 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 77.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 69 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 84.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 72.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 47.1 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 39.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 39.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 74.2 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 38.3 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 73.3 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 67.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 40.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 9.4 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Tallapoosa County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Alexander City, AL at risk of?
Alexander City is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Tallapoosa County, where Alexander City is located, are heat wave, inland flooding, and wildfire.
What is Alexander City's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Tallapoosa County, where Alexander City is located, scoring 84.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Alexander City a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Alexander City carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Tallapoosa County.
Has Alexander City had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 27 tornado, 40 hail, 9 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Alexander City since 2016.