Florence, AL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Florence 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 Lauderdale County, AL. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, cold wave, and earthquake.
Storm events near Florence
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Florence's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Florence 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 Lauderdale County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Florence along with the rest of the county, not a Florence-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 23.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 84.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 92.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 84.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 92 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 93.5 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 53.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 30.1 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 61.1 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 63.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 40.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 86.7 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 94.1 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 41.2 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Lauderdale County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Florence, AL at risk of?
Florence 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 Lauderdale County, where Florence is located, are strong wind, cold wave, and earthquake.
What is Florence's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Lauderdale County, where Florence is located, scoring 94.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Florence a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Florence 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 Lauderdale County.
Has Florence had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 40 tornado, 85 hail, 178 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Florence since 2016.