Hartselle, AL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Hartselle 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 Morgan County, AL. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, lightning, and earthquake.
Storm events near Hartselle
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Hartselle's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Hartselle 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 Morgan County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Hartselle along with the rest of the county, not a Hartselle-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 48.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 86.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 92.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 88.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 98.3 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 83.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 47.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 49 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 68 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 73.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 26.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 93 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 90.5 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 83.7 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Morgan County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Hartselle, AL at risk of?
Hartselle 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 Morgan County, where Hartselle is located, are tornado, lightning, and earthquake.
What is Hartselle's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Morgan County, where Hartselle is located, scoring 98.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Hartselle a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Hartselle 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 Morgan County.
Has Hartselle had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 54 tornado, 164 hail, 137 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Hartselle since 2016.