Conecuh County, Alabama
Natural disaster risk, federal disaster history and flood insurance facts.
Conecuh County, Alabama has a very low overall risk from natural hazards in FEMA's National Risk Index. Its risk score is lower than 69% of US counties. It ranks 58th of 67 counties in Alabama. The costliest hazards here are hurricanes, inland flooding and tornadoes. FEMA estimates about $6.2 million a year in expected losses, or roughly $538 per resident. Since 1975 it has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events (14 major disasters). The most recent was in September 2024 (Hurricane Helene). Only 3 homes here carry federal flood insurance.
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; OpenFEMA declarations to Nov 6, 2026; NFIP records. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Conecuh County
- Know your evacuation zone and route before June 1.
- Ask about roof age, shutters and the separate wind or hurricane deductible on your home policy.
- 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.
All 18 hazards
What the ratings mean ›| Hazard | Rating | Score | Expected loss a year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 84.9 | $2M | ||
| Inland flooding | 23.5 | $2M | ||
| Tornado | 61.0 | $1M | ||
| Heat wave | 49.6 | $225K | ||
| Lightning | 62.0 | $222K | ||
| Cold wave | 25.9 | $213K | ||
| Strong wind | 34.4 | $211K | ||
| Earthquake | 42.7 | $111K | ||
| Drought | 46.9 | $73K | ||
| Wildfire | 49.9 | $29K | ||
| Hail | 10.1 | $20K | ||
| Winter weather | 13.7 | $7K | ||
| Ice storm | 4.9 | $1K | ||
| Landslide | 42.4 | $487 |
Scores are percentiles: a score of 90 means higher risk than about 90% of US counties for that hazard. Hazards FEMA does not rate here are left out. Social vulnerability is very high and community resilience is very low in FEMA's measures.
Federal disaster history
Recent disasters nationwide ›Declarations by decade
Federal declarations for natural events that included Conecuh County. 2020s bar runs to November 2026.
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Alabama also had 11 statewide declarations that did not name single counties.
Storm history since 1957
Tornado risk by county ›The National Weather Service has logged 205 storm reports in Conecuh County since 1957, with 1 death and 5 injuries and about $6 million in reported damage. The strongest on record here was an EF2 tornado on February 15, 2016 near Brooklyn.
Strongest tornadoes
| Date | Strength | Near | Hurt / killed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2016 | EF2 | Brooklyn | 0 / 0 |
| Jun 28, 1957 | F2 | – | 0 / 0 |
| Jun 28, 1957 | F2 | – | 0 / 0 |
| Oct 15, 1984 | F2 | – | 0 / 0 |
| Sep 23, 1985 | F2 | – | 4 / 0 |
Most damaging storms
| Date | Type | Near | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Evergreen | $1M |
| Feb 15, 2016 | Tornado | Brooklyn | $750K |
| Apr 15, 2011 | Tornado | Brooklyn | $615K |
| Jan 13, 2006 | Tornado | Belleville | $500K |
| Mar 8, 1998 | Flash Flood | Countywide | $300K |
| Jun 28, 1957 | Tornado | – | $250K |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, county-based reports through Jan 3, 2026. Tornado records start in 1950, hail and wind in 1955, and floods and other storm types in 1996, so older decades undercount. Damage is in dollars of the year it happened and is often an estimate. Winter storms, heat and hurricanes are logged by forecast zone, not county, so they are not counted here.
Hurricanes and tropical storms
Hurricane risk by county ›Since 1852, 14 hurricanes and 28 tropical storms have passed within 65 miles of the center of Conecuh County, 16 of them since 1950. The strongest was Hurricane Eloise (1975), with top winds near 115 mph about 62 miles away.
Strongest storms nearby
| Date | Storm | Strength | Closest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 1975 | Eloise | Category 3, 115 mph | 62 mi |
| Sep 10, 1882 | Unnamed | Category 3, 115 mph | 61 mi |
| Jul 10, 2005 | Dennis | Category 2, 110 mph | 60 mi |
| Oct 4, 1995 | Opal | Category 2, 105 mph | 62 mi |
| Oct 18, 1916 | Unnamed | Category 2, 105 mph | 62 mi |
| Sep 16, 2004 | Ivan | Category 2, 100 mph | 65 mi |
Most recent storms
| Date | Storm | Strength | Closest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2020 | Sally | Category 1, 90 mph | 58 mi |
| Aug 17, 2009 | Claudette | Tropical storm, 45 mph | 55 mi |
| Jul 10, 2005 | Dennis | Category 2, 110 mph | 60 mi |
| Jun 11, 2005 | Arlene | Tropical storm, 50 mph | 62 mi |
| Sep 16, 2004 | Ivan | Category 2, 100 mph | 65 mi |
| Aug 6, 2001 | Barry | Tropical storm, 60 mph | 53 mi |
Source: NOAA National Hurricane Center best-track records (HURDAT2), 1851 to 2025 for the Atlantic and 1949 to 2025 for the eastern Pacific. A storm counts if its track passed within 65 miles of the county's center while it was a tropical storm or hurricane. Strength is the storm's top sustained wind at that point, not the wind measured in the county. Older storms over the open sea were sometimes missed.
Flood insurance in Conecuh County
Check your address flood zone ›National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) records only; private flood policies are not included. Home counts as of Aug 3, 2026. Since 2021 NFIP prices each home separately under Risk Rating 2.0, so your price depends on the building, not the county. Ask an agent for a quote.
Homes in Conecuh County
Older homes and mobile homes usually suffer more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes, and can cost more to insure. If you are buying, ask about roof age, foundation bolting and any retrofits. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5-year estimates; 6,444 housing units.
Compare in Alabama
All 67 ›| Largest counties | Overall risk | Top hazard |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | Inland flooding | |
| Mobile County | Hurricane | |
| Madison County | Inland flooding | |
| Baldwin County | Hurricane | |
| Montgomery County | Inland flooding | |
| Tuscaloosa County | Inland flooding | |
| Shelby County | Inland flooding | |
| Lee County | Inland flooding |
Neighboring counties
| County | Overall risk | Declarations |
|---|---|---|
| Covington County | 31 | |
| Escambia County | 26 | |
| Monroe County | 24 | |
| Butler County | 26 |
Common questions about Conecuh County
What is the biggest natural hazard in Conecuh County?
Hurricane has the highest expected yearly losses in Conecuh County, about $2.3 million a year in FEMA's estimate. Inland flooding is second at $1.7 million.
How many federal disasters has Conecuh County had?
Conecuh County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events since 1975, including 14 major disasters. The most recent was Hurricane Helene in September 2024.
Is Conecuh County a high-risk place to live?
Its overall rating is Very Low, 58th highest of 67 in Alabama. A county rating covers the whole area. Risk at one address can be much higher or lower, so check the FEMA flood map and ask about the home's history.
Do I need flood insurance in Conecuh County?
Standard home insurance does not cover flooding. About 1 in 1000 homes in Conecuh County has federal flood insurance. Lenders require it in mapped high-risk zones, but many flood claims come from outside those zones.
How many tornadoes has Conecuh County had?
NOAA records list 34 tornadoes in Conecuh County since 1950. The strongest was an EF2 tornado on February 15, 2016 near Brooklyn. The weather service has also logged 40 hail reports and 14 floods here.
How many hurricanes have hit Conecuh County?
NOAA's hurricane records show 14 hurricanes and 28 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the center of Conecuh County, including 2 major hurricanes (Category 3 or stronger). The strongest was Hurricane Eloise (1975), with winds near 115 mph.
Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025), OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries, and NFIP policy and claims data. Hazard Compass is independent and not affiliated with FEMA. These figures describe the whole county, not a single property, and are not insurance or safety advice. Report a problem.