Natural Disaster Risk in Bon Secour

Natural Hazard Profile: Bon Secour, Alabama

Located in the Deep South in Baldwin County, Bon Secour is a small community of about 769. The humid subtropical climate that characterizes this part of Alabama — marked by hot, humid summers and mild winters typical of the Deep South — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Bon Secour a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Bon Secour's overall natural disaster risk is rated 7.7/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hurricane risk defines the natural hazard environment here, requiring residents to maintain seasonal preparedness plans and insurance coverage for wind and flood damage. Secondary hazards include lightning and coastal flood.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Bon Secour's natural disaster risk is well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, considerably above the 6.0/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hurricane and lightning, as measured by FEMA across Baldwin County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

Bon Secour's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.