Tallapoosa County
Alabama — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 67th
Tallapoosa County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 67.5, 67th national percentile), driven primarily by heat wave and riverine flood exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $19M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Heat Wave | Medium | 6.26 / yr | $1M |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 0.61 / yr | $13M |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $190K |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.08 / yr | $632K |
| Landslide | Low | 1.01 / yr | $6K |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.63 / yr | $2M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $539K |
| Lightning | Medium | 65.86 / yr | $325K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.42 / yr | $615K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 1.51 / yr | $305K |
| Drought | Low | 50.46 / yr | $47K |
| Hail | Low | 3.30 / yr | $128K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.46 / yr | $35K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 1.53 / yr | $5K |
| 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 Tallapoosa County?
Tallapoosa County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 67.5 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 67th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Tallapoosa County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Heat Wave (Medium, $1M EAL), Riverine Flood (Medium, $13M EAL), Wildfire (Low, $190K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Tallapoosa County compare to other Alabama counties?
Tallapoosa County ranks #34 of 67 Alabama counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a 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. Tallapoosa County's $19M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.