Phenix City, AL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Phenix City is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Russell County, AL. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, heat wave, and drought.
Storm events near Phenix City
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Phenix City's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Phenix 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 Russell County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Phenix City along with the rest of the county, not a Phenix City-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 55.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 66.9 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 53.7 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 77.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 58.7 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 8.8 | Very Low |
| Drought | 76.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 45.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 75.2 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 30.2 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 69.8 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 84.1 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 25.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 12.9 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Russell County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Phenix City, AL at risk of?
Phenix 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 Russell County, where Phenix City is located, are lightning, heat wave, and drought.
What is Phenix City's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Russell County, where Phenix City is located, scoring 84.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Phenix City a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Phenix City carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Russell County.
Has Phenix City had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 39 tornado, 45 hail, 33 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Phenix City since 2016.