Montgomery, AL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, AL. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, tornado, and heat wave.
Storm events near Montgomery
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Montgomery's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Montgomery 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 Montgomery County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Montgomery along with the rest of the county, not a Montgomery-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 51.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 94.1 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 92.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 96.5 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 96.6 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 21.7 | Very Low |
| Drought | 56.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 76.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 87.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 67.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 53 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 97 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 95.7 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 33.5 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Montgomery County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Montgomery, AL at risk of?
Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, where Montgomery is located, are lightning, tornado, and heat wave.
What is Montgomery's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Montgomery County, where Montgomery is located, scoring 97 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Montgomery a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Montgomery 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 Montgomery County.
Has Montgomery had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 50 tornado, 36 hail, 39 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Montgomery since 2016.