Bibb County
Alabama — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 39th
Bibb County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 39.1, 39th national percentile), driven primarily by landslide and tornado exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $9M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Landslide | Low | 1.19 / yr | $9K |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.60 / yr | $3M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $385K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 9.47 / yr | $421K |
| Lightning | Low | 71.06 / yr | $191K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.07 / yr | $55K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.57 / yr | $5M |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $33K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.47 / yr | $483K |
| Drought | Low | 29.53 / yr | $27K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.41 / yr | $22K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 1.37 / yr | $104K |
| Hail | Very Low | 3.21 / yr | $32K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 2.47 / yr | $4K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Bibb County?
Bibb County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 39.1 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 39th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Bibb County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Landslide (Low, $9K EAL), Tornado (Medium, $3M EAL), Earthquake (Low, $385K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Bibb County compare to other Alabama counties?
Bibb County ranks #52 of 67 Alabama counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Bibb County's $9M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.