Sylacauga, AL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Sylacauga 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 Talladega County, AL. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, cold wave, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Sylacauga
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Sylacauga's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Sylacauga 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 Talladega County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Sylacauga along with the rest of the county, not a Sylacauga-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 79.1 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 87.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 78.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 81.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 93.8 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 90.3 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 56.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 52.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 74.4 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 51.5 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 67.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 69.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 80.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 19.4 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Talladega County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Sylacauga, AL at risk of?
Sylacauga 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 Talladega County, where Sylacauga is located, are tornado, cold wave, and inland flooding.
What is Sylacauga's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Talladega County, where Sylacauga is located, scoring 93.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Sylacauga a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Sylacauga 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 Talladega County.
Has Sylacauga had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 22 tornado, 47 hail, 15 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Sylacauga since 2016.