Bullock County

Alabama — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

25.3

National percentile: 25th

Bullock County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 25.3, 25th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and hurricane exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $5M.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025

Expected Annual Loss $5M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Very High Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Low Capacity to recover
Population 10K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Drought
High $1M/yr
Hurricane
Low $699K/yr
Tornado
Low $934K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Drought High 39.17 / yr $1M
Hurricane Low 0.12 / yr $699K
Tornado Low 0.58 / yr $934K
Strong Wind Medium 1.57 / yr $358K
Heat Wave Low 8.95 / yr $222K
Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $22K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $128K
Landslide Very Low 0.24 / yr $419
Lightning Low 68.50 / yr $97K
Hail Very Low 2.19 / yr $53K
Riverine Flood Very Low 0.36 / yr $1M
Ice Storm Very Low 0.49 / yr $7K
Cold Wave Very Low 0.37 / yr $45K
Winter Weather Very Low 0.95 / yr $2K
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 Bullock County?

Bullock County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 25.3 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 25th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Bullock County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (High, $1M EAL), Hurricane (Low, $699K EAL), Tornado (Low, $934K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Bullock County compare to other Alabama counties?

Bullock County ranks #64 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. Bullock County's $5M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.