Tuscaloosa, AL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa County, AL. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, heat wave, and strong wind.
Storm events near Tuscaloosa
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Tuscaloosa's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Tuscaloosa along with the rest of the county, not a Tuscaloosa-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 57.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 91.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 92.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 95.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 97.5 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 83.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 43.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 72.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 81.1 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 75.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 67.5 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 88.1 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 94.5 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 50.6 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Tuscaloosa County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Tuscaloosa, AL at risk of?
Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa County, where Tuscaloosa is located, are tornado, heat wave, and strong wind.
What is Tuscaloosa's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Tuscaloosa County, where Tuscaloosa is located, scoring 97.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Tuscaloosa a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa County.
Has Tuscaloosa had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 36 tornado, 30 hail, 19 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Tuscaloosa since 2016.