Ozark, AL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Ozark is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Dale County, AL. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, tornado, and lightning.
Storm events near Ozark
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Ozark's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Ozark 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 Dale County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Ozark along with the rest of the county, not a Ozark-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 44.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 61 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 49.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 67 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 87.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 63.6 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 63.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 28.1 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 89.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 15.8 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 64.5 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 80.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 42.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 28 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Dale County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Ozark, AL at risk of?
Ozark 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 Dale County, where Ozark is located, are hurricane, tornado, and lightning.
What is Ozark's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Dale County, where Ozark is located, scoring 89.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Ozark a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Ozark carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Dale County.
Has Ozark had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 56 tornado, 39 hail, 73 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Ozark since 2016.