Millbrook, AL

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 17,392 · Part of Elmore County

Millbrook is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Elmore County, AL. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, lightning, and inland flooding.

Storm events near Millbrook

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Millbrook's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Millbrook itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 47 events
Hail 42 events
Inland Flooding 37 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Elmore County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Millbrook along with the rest of the county, not a Millbrook-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 61.9 Very Low
Inland Flooding 80.6 Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 75.3 Relatively Low
Heat Wave 86.5 Relatively Moderate
Tornado 75.6 Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 41.4 Relatively Low
Drought 59.9 Relatively Low
Hail 32.3 Very Low
Hurricane 75.4 Relatively Low
Ice Storm 32.9 Relatively Low
Landslide 76.9 Relatively Low
Lightning 82.9 Relatively High
Strong Wind 65.4 Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 12.3 Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Elmore County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Millbrook, AL at risk of?

Millbrook 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 Elmore County, where Millbrook is located, are heat wave, lightning, and inland flooding.

What is Millbrook's biggest natural hazard risk?

Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Elmore County, where Millbrook is located, scoring 86.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").

Is Millbrook a high-risk area for natural disasters?

No — Millbrook carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Elmore County.

Has Millbrook had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 47 tornado, 42 hail, 37 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Millbrook since 2016.