Pell City, AL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Pell City is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for St. Clair County, AL. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, landslide, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Pell City
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Pell City's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Pell City 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 St. Clair County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Pell City along with the rest of the county, not a Pell City-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 71.8 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 75.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 74.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 71.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 91.8 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 62.4 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 44.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 30.9 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 56.7 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 40.8 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 85.1 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 70.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 73.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 18.1 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full St. Clair County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Pell City, AL at risk of?
Pell City 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 St. Clair County, where Pell City is located, are tornado, landslide, and inland flooding.
What is Pell City's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for St. Clair County, where Pell City is located, scoring 91.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Pell City a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Pell City carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for St. Clair County.
Has Pell City had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 18 tornado, 61 hail, 20 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Pell City since 2016.