Natural Disaster Risk in Russellville
Alabama
Risk Summary for Russellville
Russellville scores 6.2/10 (High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Tornado.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Above-average risk — check your policy limits
Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Russellville, Alabama
Russellville, in Franklin County, is a city of approximately 11,481 residents situated in the interior eastern United States. Its humid subtropical climate brings hot, humid summers and mild winters typical of the Deep South, and in particular an active spring tornado season. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Russellville residents and property owners must navigate.
Russellville's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.2/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The area faces significant tornado risk, positioned where atmospheric conditions regularly generate severe rotating thunderstorms capable of producing violent tornadoes. Secondary hazards include cold wave and earthquake.
Within Alabama, Russellville's risk is, near the 6.0/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Franklin County identifies tornado as the foremost hazard, followed by cold wave and earthquake. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.
With a high natural disaster risk rating, Russellville residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for tornado and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.
What this means for Russellville: Tornado preparedness
- Review whether your insurance covers wind and debris damage, and document belongings in advance.
- Identify the safest interior room on the lowest floor — away from windows — as your shelter.
- Enable Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone and have a NOAA weather radio as a backup.
Local Factors for Russellville
These city-level factors differentiate Russellville from other communities in Franklin County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
11,481
SuburbanGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 34.5°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 4.5/10
Coordinates
34.5313° N, 87.8697° W
Franklin County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.