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Birmingham, Alabama 35203

Jefferson County · Alabama

33.5207° N, 86.8025° W

Climate-Adjusted Hazard Scores
≋Flood
5.5/10MODERATE
FEMA flood zone (estimated)2.5 / 4.0
Elevation above base flood level1.0 / 3.0
Regional NFIP historical loss density2.0 / 3.0
Model v1.0 · Hazard score
◎Hurricane
4.0/10MODERATE
CAT3+ historical track frequency (no data)0.0 / 3.5
Distance to coastline2.0 / 3.0
Storm surge exposure (elevation + coastal proximity)2.0 / 3.5
Model v1.0 · Hazard score
⊕Earthquake
2.3/10LOW
Seismic source zone activity (Gutenberg-Richter)0.5 / 3.5
Proximity to mapped Quaternary faults0.3 / 3.0
Historical damage potential (Hazus W1 thresholds)1.5 / 3.5
Model v1.0 · Hazard score
◠Tornado
2.3/10LOW
EF2+ tornado annual frequency0.3 / 5.0
Manufactured housing density proxy0.5 / 3.0
Nocturnal tornado fraction (fatality multiplier)1.5 / 2.0
Model v1.0 · Hazard score
◉Hail
1.5/10LOW
Significant hail (≥2in) annual frequency0.5 / 5.0
Regional roof vulnerability proxy (pre-ATTOM)1.0 / 5.0
Model v1.0 · Hazard score
Natural Hazards in Birmingham

Based on historical data and geographic analysis, the primary natural hazards affecting Birmingham, Alabama (35203) are hurricane, severe weather and flood. These scores are derived from peer-reviewed federal and academic sources.

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Alabama Hazard Profiles
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Nearby Areas
36602
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Data Sources
USGS Earthquake Hazards.gov
NOAA National Hurricane Center.gov
FEMA Flood Map Service.gov
NIFC Active Fire Data.gov
NOAA Storm Prediction Center.gov
NOAA Storm Events Database.gov

Climate-Adjusted Hazard Scores — derived from peer-reviewed federal and academic sources. Property exposure data not included. Not a substitute for professional actuarial assessment.

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