Dothan, AL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Dothan 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 Houston County, AL. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, lightning, and hurricane.
Storm events near Dothan
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Dothan's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Dothan 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 Houston County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Dothan along with the rest of the county, not a Dothan-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 51.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 87.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 72.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 79.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 95.9 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 76.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 77.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 37.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 93.8 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 58.2 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 38.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 93.9 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 87.3 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 49.7 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Houston County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Dothan, AL at risk of?
Dothan 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 Houston County, where Dothan is located, are tornado, lightning, and hurricane.
What is Dothan's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Houston County, where Dothan is located, scoring 95.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Dothan a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Dothan 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 Houston County.
Has Dothan had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 63 tornado, 32 hail, 118 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Dothan since 2016.