Natural Disaster Risk in Roanoke

Natural Hazard Profile: Roanoke, Alabama

Located in the interior eastern United States in Randolph County, Roanoke is a town of roughly 9,968 residents. 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 Roanoke a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

FEMA rates Roanoke's composite natural disaster risk at 5.1 out of 10 — moderate risk. Hurricane and tropical storm exposure tops the local risk profile, with the community vulnerable to storm surge, high sustained winds, and flooding rainfall during the June–November season. Residents should also account for landslide and wildfire risk in their preparedness planning.

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

With a moderate risk rating, Roanoke residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for hurricane is recommended.