Prattville, AL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Prattville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Autauga County, AL. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, lightning, and tornado.
Storm events near Prattville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Prattville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Prattville 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 Autauga County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Prattville along with the rest of the county, not a Prattville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 45.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 65.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 67.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 85.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 74.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 28.2 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 45.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 44.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 72.1 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 43 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 73.5 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 81.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 51.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 9 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Autauga County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Prattville, AL at risk of?
Prattville 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 Autauga County, where Prattville is located, are heat wave, lightning, and tornado.
What is Prattville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Autauga County, where Prattville is located, scoring 85.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Prattville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Prattville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Autauga County.
Has Prattville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 40 tornado, 38 hail, 36 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Prattville since 2016.