Prattville, Alabama: natural disaster risk
How exposed Prattville is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Elmore County.
Prattville is a city of 39,482 people in Elmore County, Alabama. Parts of Prattville also reach into Autauga County. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Elmore County relatively low for natural hazards overall, lower than most of the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, tornado and heat wave, with about $28.7 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 555 storm reports in the county since 1956, including 56 tornadoes and 47 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 2 hurricanes and 19 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 1.1% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Elmore County, the county with most of the population Prattville sits in. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Prattville
Full Elmore County report ›- Check the FEMA flood map for your address, and ask the seller or landlord about past flooding.
- Price a flood policy now. Most new federal policies take 30 days to start.
- Pick a shelter spot: a basement, or an inside room on the lowest floor with no windows.
- Turn on emergency alerts on your phone and keep a weather radio.
- Check that cooling works before summer.
- Know where the nearest cooling center is.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $19M | |
| Tornado | $3M | |
| Heat wave | $2M | |
| Earthquake | $1M | |
| Hurricane | $973K | |
| Strong wind | $786K | |
| Lightning | $779K | |
| Cold wave | $647K | |
| Drought | $259K | |
| Hail | $122K | |
| Wildfire | $89K | |
| Ice storm | $36K |
Homes in Prattville
Older homes and mobile homes usually take more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes. Ask about roof age, flood history and retrofits before you buy or rent.
Strongest tornadoes in Elmore County
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All ›Common questions about Prattville
Is Prattville safe from natural disasters?
Prattville is in Elmore County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively low overall, lower than most of the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, tornado, heat wave. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Prattville?
By expected yearly losses in Elmore County, the top hazards are inland flooding (Moderate), tornado (Moderate), heat wave (Moderate). Elmore County has been part of 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Prattville get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 56 tornadoes in Elmore County since 1950; the strongest was an EF3 tornado on April 27, 2011 near Wallsburg. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county moderate.
Do I need flood insurance in Prattville?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Elmore County, about 1.1% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk moderate. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.