Cullman, AL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Cullman 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 Cullman County, AL. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, strong wind, and tornado.
Storm events near Cullman
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Cullman's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Cullman 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 Cullman County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Cullman along with the rest of the county, not a Cullman-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 65.1 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 80.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 86.6 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 82.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 90 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 93.4 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 59.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 38.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 72.8 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 62.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 79.9 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 85.4 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 93.4 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 54.9 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Cullman County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Cullman, AL at risk of?
Cullman 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 Cullman County, where Cullman is located, are cold wave, strong wind, and tornado.
What is Cullman's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Cullman County, where Cullman is located, scoring 93.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Cullman a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Cullman 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 Cullman County.
Has Cullman had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 52 tornado, 98 hail, 96 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Cullman since 2016.