Mobile, AL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Mobile is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Mobile County, AL. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, lightning, and heat wave.
Storm events near Mobile
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Mobile's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Mobile 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 Mobile County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Mobile along with the rest of the county, not a Mobile-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 93.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 95.9 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 90.6 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 84.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 96 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 94.6 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 85.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 86.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 83.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 99.4 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | 80.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 72.6 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 98.4 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 80.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 81.3 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Mobile County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Mobile, AL at risk of?
Mobile is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Mobile County, where Mobile is located, are hurricane, lightning, and heat wave.
What is Mobile's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Mobile County, where Mobile is located, scoring 99.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Mobile a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Mobile carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Mobile County.
Has Mobile had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 56 tornado, 43 hail, 111 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Mobile since 2016.