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RUSSELL COUNTY, ALABAMA
NATURAL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN
Flooding Town of Hurtsboro – Spring 2005
SUMMER 2009
SPONSORING AGENCY
RUSSELL COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
PREPARED BY
LEE-RUSSELL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
2207 GATEWAY DRIVE
OPELIKA, AL 36801
334.749.5264
www.lrcog.com
RUSSELL COUNTY, ALABAMA
NATURAL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN
Flooding Town of Hurtsboro – Spring 2005
SUMMER 2009
SPONSORING AGENCY
RUSSELL COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
PREPARED BY
LEE-RUSSELL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
2207 GATEWAY DRIVE
OPELIKA, AL 36801
334.749.5264
www.lrcog.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acknowledgements
Section 1: Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
Adoption Resolutions
1.1
Russell County
1.2
City of Phenix City
1.3
Town of Hurtsboro
Section 2: Purpose of the Russell County Natural Hazards
Mitigation Plan
2.1
Overview
2.2
Hazard Mitigation Defined
2.3
Purpose of Hazard Mitigation Planning
2.4
Requirement of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000
(DMA 200)
2.5
Phases of the Russell County Natural Hazards
Mitigation Plan
Section 3: Community Profile
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
Physical Environment
Population Characteristics
Income and Poverty
Economy
Infrastructure
Section 4: Planning Process
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
Overview
Agency Coordination in the Planning Process
Public Participation into the Planning Process
Integration with other Planning Efforts
Section 5: Risk Assessment
5.1
5.2
5.2
5.4
5.5
5.6
Overview
Identifying Hazards
Profiling Hazard Events
Assessing Vulnerability: Overview
Assessing Vulnerability: Identifying Assets and
Estimating Potential Dollar Losses
Assessing Vulnerability: Analyzing
Development Trends
Section 6: Mitigation Strategy
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
Overview
Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan Mission Statement
Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan Goals
Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan Objectives and
Actions
Overview of the Mitigation Strategy Methodology
Section 7: Plan Maintenance Procedure
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
Overview
Monitoring, Evaluating, and Updating the Plan
Implementation through Existing Programs
Continued Public Participation
Appendix A:
Public Participation Documentation
A-1
Appendix B:
Contact List for the Russell County Natural
Hazards Mitigation Plan
B-1
Appendix C:
Critical Facilities List & Additional Information
C-1
Appendix D:
Project Listings
D-1
Appendix E:
CEDS
E-1
Appendix F:
Russell County Weather History 2004 - Current
F-1
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
RUSSELL COUNTY NATURAL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN
COMMITTEES LIST (2007-2009)
Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Planning Committee at Large
Note: Committee at Large to receive notices for all general meetings
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Alabama, State of - Area Coordinator Alabama Emergency Management Agency and/or
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Alabama, State of - State Troopers Russell/Russell County Post Delegate
Alabama, State of - Warning Coordinator for the National Weather Service and/or
delegate
Alagasco – Delegate
American Red Cross, Director
Chattahoochee Valley Community College, President
Chattahoochee Valley Community College, Auxiliary Director
Chattahoochee Valley Community College, Chief of Security
Ft. Mitchell Water Authority - Director and/or delegate
Hurtsboro, Town of - Council Representative and/or delegate
Hurtsboro, Town of - Mayor and/or delegate
Hurtsboro, Town of - Police Chief and/or delegate
Hurtsboro Water Authority - Director and/or delegate
Lee-Russell Council of Governments - Director of Planning and Economic Development
Lee-Russell Council of Governments - Planning and Economic Development Specialist
Phenix City, City of - Phenix City Council Representative
Phenix City, City of - City Manager, Assistant City Manager(s) and/or delegate
Phenix City, City of - Fire Chief, Phenix City Fire Department and/or delegate
Phenix City, City of - Director of Phenix City Water Works and/or delegate
Phenix City, City of - Director of Public Works and/or delegate
Phenix City, City of - Director of Planning and Community Development and/or delegate
Phenix City, City of - Mayor and/or delegate
Phenix City, City of - Police Chief and/or delegate
Phenix City, City of - Superintendant, Phenix City Schools and/or delegate
Russell County Water Authority - Director and/or delegate
Russell County - County Administrator / Deputy Administrator and/or delegate
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Russell County - County Building Inspector and/or delegate
Russell County - County Extension Coordinator, Russell County Extension Service
Russell County - County Forestry Supervisor, Alabama Forestry Commission and/or
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Russell County - Deputy Director of Russell County Emergency Management Agency
Russell County - Director of Russell County Emergency Management Agency
Russell County - Engineer, Russell County Highway Department
Russell County - Environmental Services Department Delegate
Russell County - Russell County Commission Chair and/or delegate
Russell County - Russell County Commission Representative
Russell County - Tax Assessor and/or delegate
Russell County - Sheriff and/or delegate
Russell County - Superintendant Russell County Schools and/or delegate
Russell County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association - Delegate
Tallapoosa River Electric Cooperative - Delegate
Troy University - Associate Provost for Facilities and/or delegate
Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Working Sub-Committee
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delegate
delegate
Project Sponsor
Russell County Emergency Management Agency, Phenix City, AL
Plan Preparation
Lee-Russell Council of Governments, Opelika, AL
Represented Jurisdictions
Cottonton
Dixie
Hatchechubee
Hurtsboro, Town of
Ladonia
Ft. Mitchell
Mt. Olive
Phenix City, City of
Pittsview
Russell County
Seale
(Jurisdictions in bold are actual incorporated parts of Russell County or offer a legal formed
governmental structure that can be represented in this mitigation plan)
Note: Positions may be represented by designated job title or by delegate. Also, according to
jurisdiction, one position may represent one or more departments / vocations.
SECTION 1:
SAMPLE ADOPTION RESOLUTION
Whereas (insert community name), Alabama has experienced repetitive disasters that have damaged commercial, residential and
public properties, displaced citizens and businesses, closed streets and bridges dividing the community both physically and emotionally, and
presented general public health and safety concerns; and
Whereas the community has prepared the Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan that outlines the community’s options to
reduce overall damage and impact from natural hazards; and
Whereas the Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan has been reviewed by community residents, business owners, and
federal, state and local agencies, and has been revised to reflect their concerns;
Now, therefore, be it resolved that:
1.
The Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan is hereby adopted as an official plan of the (insert community name).
2.
The Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan Advisory Committee is hereby established as the permanent community
advisory body. The Russell County Emergency Management Agency shall designate its members, subject to the approval of
(insert community governing body). They shall serve two-year terms. The group’s duties shall be as designated in the Russell
County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.
3.
The Russell County Emergency Management Agency is charged with supervising the implementation of the Plan’s
recommendations within the funding limitations as provided by the (insert community governing body) or other sources.
4.
The Russell County Emergency Management Agency shall give priority attention to the action items recommended by the
Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan:
5.
The Russell County Emergency Management Agency shall convene the Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
Advisory Committee yearly or as needed. The advisory committee shall monitor implementation of the plan and shall submit a
yearly written progress report to (insert community governing body) in accordance with the following format:
a.
A review of the original plan.
b.
A review of any disasters or emergencies that occurred during the previous calendar year.
c.
A review of the actions taken, including what was accomplished during the previous year.
d.
A discussion of any implementation problems.
e.
Recommendations for new projects, revised action items, or other needed changes to the plan. Such recommendations
shall be subject to approval by this (insert community governing body).
Passed this _____ day of (date)
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ADOPTION RESOLUTION
Whereas Russell County, Alabama has experienced repetitive disasters that have damaged commercial, residential and public
properties, displaced citizens and businesses, closed streets and bridges dividing the community both physically and emotionally, and presented
general public health and safety concerns; and
1.
The Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan is hereby adopted as an official plan of Russell County.
2.
advisory body. The Russell County Emergency Management Agency shall designate its members, subject to the approval of
Russell County Commission. They shall serve two-year terms. The group’s duties shall be as designated in the Russell County
Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.
3.
recommendations within the funding limitations as provided by the Russell County Commission or other sources.
4.
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yearly written progress report to Russell County Commission in accordance with the following format:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
shall be subject to approval by the Russell County Commission.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this ___ of September 2009.
Chairman
Commissioner
ATTEST:
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
SEAL:
Commissioner
Commissioner
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ADOPTION RESOLUTION
Whereas City of Phenix City, Alabama has experienced repetitive disasters that have damaged commercial, residential and public
1.
The Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan is hereby adopted as an official plan of the City of Phenix City.
2.
advisory body. The Russell County Emergency Management Agency shall designate its members, subject to the approval of the
City Council of the City of Phenix City. They shall serve two-year terms. The group’s duties shall be as designated in the Russell
County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.
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recommendations within the funding limitations as provided by the City Council of the City of Phenix City or other sources.
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yearly written progress report to City Council of the City of Phenix City in accordance with the following format:
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b.
c.
d.
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shall be subject to approval by the City Council of the City of Phenix City.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this ___ day of September 2009.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
SEAL:
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PHENIX CITY, ALABAMA
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ADOPTION RESOLUTION
Whereas Town of Hurtsboro, Alabama has experienced repetitive disasters that have damaged commercial, residential and public
6.
The Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan is hereby adopted as an official plan of the Town of Hurtsboro.
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advisory body. The Russell County Emergency Management Agency shall designate its members, subject to the approval of the
Town of Hurtsboro Council. They shall serve two-year terms. The group’s duties shall be as designated in the Russell County
Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.
8.
recommendations within the funding limitations as provided by the Town of Hurtsboro Council or other sources.
9.
10. The Russell County Emergency Management Agency shall convene the Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
yearly written progress report to Town of Hurtsboro Council in accordance with the following format:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
shall be subject to approval by the Town of Hurtsboro Council.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this ___ day of May 2005.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
SEAL:
MEMBERS OF THE TOWN OF HURTSBORO COUNCIL
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SECTION 2:
PURPOSE OF THE RUSSELL COUNTY NATURAL HAZARDS
MITIGATION PLAN
2.1
Overview
Natural hazards impact the lives, property, environment, and economy of the residents who live
and work in Russell County, City of Phenix City, and the Town of Hurtsboro. When a natural
hazard such as a wildfire, tornado, or severe storm affects an area, it can leave behind
devastation that negatively impacts the emotional and financial welfare of the community. It is
inevitable that natural hazards will occur. However, we are left with the unanswered question of
when it will occur and to what degree. In order to be proactive, communities must develop
strategies to mitigate these hazards and the potential damage that they bring. A hazard
mitigation strategy provides communities with a blueprint of how they can reduce risk and
prevent losses from a natural hazard. Hazard mitigation is an effective tool for protecting the
lives and property of residents and communities.
2.2
Hazard Mitigation Defined
Hazard Mitigation is defined as any sustained effort that is implemented to reduce or eliminate
long-term risk to life and property that results from a hazard event. Hazard mitigation, also
known as prevention, promotes the reduction of hazard vulnerability. The goal of mitigation is
to save lives and reduce property damage. Well-planned hazard mitigation can reduce the
enormous cost that disasters can bring to property owners and the community. Additionally,
hazard mitigation can protect critical community facilities, decrease exposure to liability, and
minimize community disruption. Examples of mitigation strategies that reduce or prevent loss
include land use planning, educational programs, and the acquisition and relocation of homes
away from floodplains.
2.3
Purpose of Hazard Mitigation Planning
The primary goal of hazard mitigation planning is to identify community goals, objectives, and
strategies for implementation that results in decreasing the risk and the potential for future losses
in the community. This planning is accomplished by using a systematic process of identifying
the hazards that can affect each jurisdiction, developing clear goals, identifying appropriate
actions, implementing an effective mitigation strategy, and maintaining and updating the plan.
Mitigation planning can produce an environment that results in the coordination of activities and
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partnerships with agencies that will not only reduce a jurisdiction’s hazard vulnerability, but will
allow the community to meet other planning needs as well.
2.4
Requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000)
The Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan was developed as a result of the Disaster
Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000). In the past, federal legislation has provided funding for
disaster relief, recovery, and some hazard mitigation planning. The DMA 2000 is the latest
legislation to improve this planning process and was put into effect on October 10, 2000, when
the President signed the Act (Public Law 106-390). The new legislation reinforces the
importance of mitigation planning and emphasizes planning for disasters before they occur. As
such, this Act establishes a pre-disaster hazard mitigation program and new requirements for the
national post-disaster Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).
Section 322 of the Act specifically addresses mitigation planning at the state and local levels. It
identifies new requirements that allow HMGP funds to be used for planning activities, and
increases the amount of HMGP funds available to states that have developed a comprehensive,
enhanced mitigation plan prior to a disaster. States and communities must have an approved
mitigation plan by November 1, 2004 in order to receiving post-disaster HMGP funds. Local
plans must demonstrate that their proposed mitigation measures are based on a sound planning
process that accounts for the risk to and the capabilities of the individual communities.
The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 is intended to facilitate cooperation between state and local
authorities, promoting collaboration among them. It encourages and rewards local and state predisaster planning and promotes sustainability as a strategy for disaster resistance. This enhanced
planning network will better enable local and state governments to articulate accurate needs for
mitigation, resulting in faster allocation of funding and more effective risk reduction projects.
2.5
Phases of the Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
Based on the minimum standards required by Federal Emergency Management Agency, the
following phases will be followed in developing the Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation
Plan:
Phase 1:
Planning Process
The plan must document open public involvement in the planning process. This includes
opportunities for the public to comment on the plan at all stages of its formation, and the
involvement of any neighboring communities, interested agencies, or private and non-profit
organizations. The planning process should also include a review of any existing plans or
studies and incorporation of these if appropriate. This phase will document the planning
process, including how the plan was prepared, who was involved in the process, and how the
public was involved.
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Phase 2:
Risk Assessment
Local risk assessments must provide sufficient information to enable the jurisdiction to identify
and prioritize appropriate mitigation actions to reduce losses from identified hazards. This
phase includes a detailed description of all the natural hazards that could affect the jurisdictions
of Russell County, City of Phenix City, and the Town of Hurtsboro along with an analysis of the
jurisdictions’ vulnerability to those hazards. Specific information about numbers and type of
structures, potential dollar losses, and overall description of land use trends in the jurisdictions
are also included in this section. For multi-jurisdictional plans, any risk that affects only certain
sections of the planning areas must be addressed separately in the context of the affected area.
Phase 3:
Mitigation Strategy
The plan must include a natural hazards mitigation strategy that provides the jurisdiction’s
outline for reducing potential losses identified in the risk assessment based on existing
authorities, policies, programs, and resources, and its ability to expand on and improve these
existing tools. This entails the development of goals and objectives from which specific actions
are derived.
Phase 4:
Plan Maintenance Procedures
This phase must document the formal maintenance process to take place to ensure that the
natural hazards mitigation plan remains an active and pertinent document. The plan
maintenance process includes a schedule for monitoring and evaluating the plan at least every
five years and continued public participation throughout the plan maintenance process. This
phase should also include an explanation of how local governments intend to incorporate their
mitigation strategies into any existing planning mechanisms they have, such as comprehensive or
capital improvement plans, or zoning and building codes. Plan maintenance shall also allow for
addition or subtraction of projects as municipalities find need. Additionally it has been
determined that projects shall property and jurisdictions, thus eliminating the need to move
projects from one jurisdiction to another and annexing happens or boundaries change.
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SECTION 3:
COMMUNITY PROFILE
3.1
Physical Environment
Russell County is located in East Central Alabama along the Chattahoochee River, which is also
the western boundary of the State of Georgia. Russell County occupies 619 of the 50,744 square
miles in Alabama. Of the 619 square miles in Russell County, 21 are within the city limits of
Phenix City, 1 mile is in the Town of Hurtsboro, and the remaining 619 miles are in the
unincorporated areas of the county.
Lee, Macon, Bullock, and Barbour counties in Alabama and Harris and Muscogee counties in
Georgia border the county. The county also borders the city of Columbus, is about two hours
from the Atlanta International Airport, two hours from Birmingham, and four hours from Mobile
and the Gulf Coast.
Many large creek systems form watersheds in the county. The Saugahatchee and Chewacla
creeks drain the western areas as they flow to the Tallapoosa River. The creeks in the eastern
areas, Little Uchee, Halawakee, and Wacoochee, flow to the Chattahoochee River.
The climate is characterized by short, mild winters and long, moderately warm summers. The
growing season is 230 to 240 days long. The annual mean temperature is near 65 degrees. The
county is approximately 700 feet above sea level. The average annual precipitation is about 55
inches.
Natural resources in the county include water, forestry, clays, and sand and gravel. The network
of creeks, the many lakes, and the Chattahoochee River make the area desirable for both industry
and tourism.
3.2
Population Characteristics
According to 2000 Census data, Russell County's population growth rate since 1990 was 6%, or
an increase of 2,896 people (Table 1). Much of the growth can be attributed to industries
moving from Columbus, Georgia, to Russell County, the Columbus MSA attracting large
employers, and the relatively inexpensive real estate in Russell County. According to U.S.
Census projections and the University of Alabama Center for Business and Economic Research,
Russell County will show a 4.7% increase in population by 2010.
The growth in population in Russell County has been evenly distributed among most age groups,
with the exception of the 45 to 64 age bracket (Table 2). The aging of the baby boomers is
reflected in this increase.
In Russell County, 57% of the residents are white, 41% are black, .4% is Asian, and 1.5% is
Hispanic (Table 3).
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Table 3.1:
Source:
Population of Russell County, 1990 to 2000
U.S. Census Bureau
Russell County
Population 2000
Population 1990
49,756
46,860
1990-2000
Change
6%
Chart 3.1: Ages of Population in Russell County, 1999
Source:
U.S. Census Bureau
Asian
.4% Other
Amer.
.7%
Indian
.4%
African.Am.
41%
Chart 3.2:
Two or
More
Races
1.1%
White
57%
Racial Data for Russell County
16,000
14,000
12,000
10,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
0
1990
1999
0-4
Source:
5 to 17 18-24 25-44 45-64 65 and
over
U.S. Census Bureau
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3.3
Income and Poverty
The average per capita income in Russell County has been steadily increasing since 1969 (Table
4). However, the county remains below the state and national income averages. The average per
capita personal income for Russell County was $18,756. In Alabama, the average per capita
personal income was $22,054 compared to $27,203 for the United States.
Census 2000 data shows that 16.8% of Russell County's population was below poverty level in
1999.
Chart 3.3: Per Capita Income, 1969-1998.
30000
25000
20000
Russell
Alabama
United States
15000
10000
5000
0
1969
Source:
3.4
1979
1989
1998
U.S. Census Bureau
Economy
In Russell County, the City of Phenix City has two parks, which include the Phenix Industrial
Park and the North Industrial Park. Phenix Industrial Park has about 1000 acres available for a
large industry, and a small portion is currently being developed for commercial property.
The largest employer in Russell County is Mead Westvaco, which employs about 800 people.
Other large employers include Johnston Textiles, 500 employees, Boral Bricks, 325 employees,
and Johns Manville, 125. The county has strong leadership in economic development by elected
officials, economic development departments, and other leaders who support industrial growth in
the region.
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3.5
Infrastructure
1.
Water
The Chattahoochee River is the source of the water supply in Russell County. Phenix City
operates a water system for the incorporated areas of Russell County and four additional water
authorities serve the remaining areas of the county: Smiths, Hurtsboro, Fort Mitchell, and the
Russell County Water Authority. Mark Clark, General Manager of the Russell County Water
Authority, says they have a need for improved water lines to transport the water they purchase
from Phenix City. During the peak seasons, the county buys up to two-thirds of their water from
Phenix City, and they are forced to transport the water on old water lines. The lines were
originally built for about 960 customers, but now transport water for up to 2000 customers in
Russell County. Clark says that larger lines are also needed in the Ladonia area.
A representative from the Phenix City Public Works department stated that water lines need to
be replaced in Phenix City as well. Some of the lines date back to the 1800's and have very low
water pressure.
Additional storage tanks are also needed in Ladonia, Crawford, and Seale, which are rapidly
growing areas of the county. Clark suggests that a Regional Water Authority be formed to
monitor the water situation in Russell County and help make the needed improvements.
2.
Sewer
Approximately, one-half (47%) of the households in Russell County do not have access to public
sanitary sewer service. These areas include Ladonia, Seale, Pittsview and Cottonton. Only
Phenix City and Hurtsboro, with 9,350 residential customers, are served by a public sewer
system while the remaining county residents must rely on other means of sewage disposal.
Phenix City has one wastewater treatment plant with a maximum capacity of 15 MGD. This
plant was upgraded between 1988 and 1991. It is currently operating at 65% capacity. The
average wastewater treated per day is 4.487 MGD (1998). There are not immediate plans for
expansion. However, a plan for expansion will be reviewed when 80% of the plant’s current
capacity is reached. The system has 100 miles of lines and 20 pumping stations. The pumping
stations are in good condition. While the majority of the sewer lines are in fair condition, lines
were installed 60 years ago and consist of 6“ to 42’’ collector lines. However, there are some
substandard lines in 6 areas of central and south Phenix City. These lines are being replaced on a
systematic basis as problems arise. In the Town of Hurtsboro, its lagoon serves as their
wastewater treatment facility. The maximum amount of wastewater that can be treated is
200,000 gallons. The average wastewater treated per day is 50,000 gallons. There are four
sewer lift stations that serve Hurtsboro.
For 47% of the households that are not served by a public sanitary sewer system, septic tanks and
filter fields are the primary means of meeting their sewage needs. Four areas of the County are
experiencing sewage absorption problems. These difficulties stem from topographical
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incompatibility and soil types that do not facilitate adequate percolation. The four areas of
concern are Ladonia, Seale, Pittsview, Cottonton and some areas around Hurtsboro, which
represent at least 15% of the total County’s population, or 7,002 individuals. The sewage
disposal problems in these areas range from moderate to severe with a 67% septic tank
failure. It is estimated that 3,000 septic tanks function improperly six months out the year.
Ladonia has the worst soil for septic tank usage and the highest concentration of people. This
combination of factors results in a high percentage rate of septic tank failures, because it does not
allow for the proper percolation for septic tanks or drainage fields.
The best solution for this problem would be the construction of public sewage treatment
facilities; however, extending or constructing sewer infrastructure in the County is prohibitive,
because the areas are so sparsely populated and the cost would exceed $50 million to accomplish
this endeavor.
3.
Transportation
Phenix City residents have easy access to the I-85 connector that runs north and south through
Columbus, GA. U.S. Highways 280 and 431 also run through Russell County. U.S. 80,
extending from Savannah, GA, to San Diego, CA, passes through the southern part of the county.
Alabama State Highways (1, 8, 26, 51, 165, and 169) connect the county with the major U.S.
Highways. In addition, water transportation is available on the Chattahoochee River. Services
are provided by the Alabama State Docks, which gives inland waterway access to the Gulf of
Mexico.
The Lee-Russell Council of Governments provides public transit. The transit system has a fixed
route in Phenix City. The system provides a demand response service for those who are certified
by a physician to receive it. The demand response includes residents in the urban and rural areas
of the county. Contract services are also offered to non-profits, governments, and social service
agencies to transport clients or members to a specific location.
Phenix City is included in the Columbus, GA, and Metropolitan Planning Organization.
According to an interim strategic planning report by KPS Group, the city needs to improve
accessibility by renaming and continuing the existing 5th Avenue Extension to better interconnect
Downtown and Northwest Phenix City. The report also suggests the need for connecting areas
east and west of the Highway 280 corridor to improve access between Phenix City and Smiths
Station. Continuing to four-lane Highway 431 is also needed.
4.
Utilities
A. Natural Gas Service
Alabama Gas Corporation serves approximately 9,724 customers in Russell County.
B. Electrical Service
The table below shows the availability of electrical service in the County.
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Table 3.2: Electrical Services in Russell County
Name of Supplier
Location
Number of Customers
Served
Alabama Power Company
Phenix City
27,000
Tallapoosa River Electric
Cooperative
Russell
5,000
Source: 1998 Rural Development Strategy developed by Lee-Russell Council of
Governments
5. Telecommunications
BellSouth provides adequate telephone service to Russell County.
6. Solid Waste
At this time, jurisdictions in Russell County are disposing their solid waste at two locations. The
first location is the Salem Waste Disposal Center which is a regional landfill. The second
location is a transfer station operated by Sunflower Waste located in the City of Opelika. Russell
County is currently under an emergency agreement to which allows them to dispose of their solid
waste at both Waste Management and Sunflower Waste until they can bid out this service.
While, the City of Phenix City is currently disposing with Waste Management and the Town of
Hurtsboro is transporting their solid waste to the transfer station at Sunflower Waste.
See Appendix E for a more in depth regional profile of Lee & Russell Counties.
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SECTION 4:
PLANNING PROCESS
4.1
Overview
This section documents the planning process which details the opportunities for the
public to comment on the plan at all stages of its formation, and the involvement of any
neighboring communities, interested agencies, and private and non-profit organizations.
The planning process also included a review of any existing plans or studies and
incorporation of these if appropriate. This phase will document the planning process,
including how the plan was prepared, who was involved in the process, and how the
public was involved.
The following subsections are included in this Section 4:
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Agency Coordination in the Planning Process – Describes how the committees
were formed and what occurred at each meeting that was held. It also documents
who was contacted outside of the communities to gather information related to the
plan.
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Public Participation in the Planning Process – Describes the opportunities for
public comment on the development of the plan. The process included a public
meeting during the drafting stage and will include one public meeting after the
completion of the draft prior to the plan’s approval by each local jurisdiction. A
public input survey was also developed and distributed to encourage additional
public participation.
•
Integration with other Planning Efforts – Describes, where appropriate, how
existing plans, studies, reports, and technical information were reviewed and
incorporated into the plan.
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4.2
Agency Coordination in the Planning Process
The planning process for the Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan began by
the Russell County Emergency Management Agency contracting with the Lee-Russell
Council of Governments to organize meetings, collect needed information, and update
the plan. After a planning meeting between the two agencies, it was decided to continue
with the following jurisdictions in the plan: City of Phenix City, Russell County and the
Town of Hurtsboro.
Other non-incorporated areas consist of:
Cottonton
Dixie
Ft. Mitchell
Hatchechubee
Ladonia
Mt. Olive
Pittsview
Seale
The LRCOG contacted key officials and agency personnel from each jurisdiction that
were covered by the plan to serve on the Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation
Planning Committee. Each jurisdiction had representation from chief elected officials,
junior college representatives, public safety and emergency service representatives, city
and county engineers, public works officials, building inspectors, state agency personnel
and other key personnel. These individuals were all invited to attend the Russell County
Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan Committee Meeting. A complete list of the agencies
and departments that served on the planning committee members is located in Appendix
A. Rosters, minutes, and worksheets of the planning committee meeting are kept in the
Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan files.
Meeting referencing the mitigation plan are held at least once yearly, and more often
when needed. All meetings are posted on the www.lrcog.com website and are made
readily open to the public. LRCOG and mitigation planning staff also serve on other
committees where mitigation can be an issue such as the Russell County Volunteer
Organizations Active in Disaster (Russell County VOAD) the Mass Care Committee and
the East Alabama Coalition for the Homeless.
The overall goal of meetings is to inform the key officials of each jurisdiction what the
plan will entail, make them aware that the plan would have to be approved by each
jurisdiction and appoint a working subcommittee to provide the information to complete
the plan. It was decided that if additional information was needed from the members of
the planning committee they would be contacted by phone or email during the
stakeholder interviews. A copy of the final approved plan will be provided to each
jurisdiction’s chief elected official and the jurisdiction’s planning, engineering and/or
public works department.
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The Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan Working Sub-Committee met three
times during the most recent planning process. The working sub-committee consists of
approximately seventeen key individuals in order to ensure that each jurisdiction was
represented. These meetings were open to the public and each jurisdiction was
encouraged to send additional representation to these meetings who had technical
knowledge of natural hazards and possible mitigation strategies. Flyers of each meeting
were posted at the Russell County Emergency Management Agency and Russell County
Courthouse. A complete list of the agencies and departments serving on the working
sub-committee are located in Appendix A. Rosters, minutes, and worksheets of the
working subcommittee meetings are kept in the Russell County Natural Hazards
Mitigation Plan files.
After the first subcommittee meeting, a list of contacts was developed for stakeholder and
jurisdiction representative interviews. Stakeholders and jurisdictions not at the
committee meetings were contacted throughout the draft and final plan preparation by the
staff of Lee-Russell Council of Governments to assist in the research and collection of
information on natural hazards, population, structural inventories and jurisdiction
holdings. Agencies and individuals contacted and interviewed were, but not limited to,
the following:
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School Boards
City/County Governments
Planning Departments
Highway Department
Water Works Boards
Electric Companies
Gas Company
Forestry Commission
Volunteer Fire Fighter’s Association
Fire Departments
Police Departments
Institutions of Higher Learning
Social Service Agencies
Extension Office
Alabama Department of Environmental Management
Law Enforcement
Chamber of Commerce
Alabama Power Company
Alagasco
County Administrator
County Revenue Commissioner
The complete contact list can be found in Appendix B.
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4.3
Public Participation in the Planning Process
Public participation is generally sought through different strategies. One general way is to
make copies and verbiage available to all municipalities during the planning process.
Invitation for public comments is also sought through the www.lrcog.com.
The second strategy was solicitation of public input through the Russell County
Emergency Management meetings, talks, and activities.
A final opportunity for the public to provide input will be made available during the
presentation of the Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan during Fall 2009.
The final Russell County Hazard Mitigation Plan will be presented and made available
for review and comment by the public during this time. A copy of the final plan will be
placed at the office of the Russell County Emergency Management Agency, Russell
County Commission and at the offices of the Mayor of Phenix City, Hurtsboro and other
related locations for further examination by interested citizens once it is approved by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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4.4
Integration with other Planning Efforts
At this time, the planning documents that apply and will be integrated into the Russell
County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan were the following:
City of Phenix City Strategic Plan
Russell County Strategic Plan
Russell County EMA EOP
Water Authority Plans
Phenix City Land Use Plan
Energy Conservation Plans
As other plans are identified or developed by each jurisdiction, it will be reviewed and
applicable plans will be integrated into the Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation
Plan.
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SECTION 5:
RISK ASSESSMENT
5.1
Overview
The Risk Assessment Section provides a detailed description of all the natural hazards that could
affect the jurisdictions of Russell County along with an analysis of the jurisdictions’
vulnerability to those hazards. These jurisdictions include City of Phenix City, Russell County
(the unincorporated areas - Dixie, Cottonton, Hatchachubee, Pittsview, Ladonia, Mt. Olive, Ft.
Mitchell & Seale) and Town of Hurtsboro. Specific information about numbers and type of
structures, potential dollar losses and overall description of land use trends in the jurisdictions
are also included in this section. Any risk that affects only certain sections of the planning areas
are addressed separately in the context of the affected area.
The following subsections are included in this Section 5:
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Identifying Hazards - Describes all natural hazards that can affect the jurisdictions.
This will include the sources used to identify hazards, noting any data limitations, and
provide an explanation for eliminating hazards from consideration.
•
Profiling Hazard Events - Describes the location and extent of all natural hazards that
can affect the jurisdictions. The profile will include the following information: a)
description of previous occurrences of hazard events in terms of their severity and
resulting impacts on the jurisdictions and b) description of the probability of future
hazard events for each identified hazard to include the magnitude or severity of the
hazard, geographical extent or areas in the community that would be affected, and the
conditions that make it prone to the hazard. When appropriate and possible, the hazard
analysis identifies on a map the area affected by each identified hazard. If a jurisdiction
is impacted by a natural hazard differently then other jurisdictions, it will be detailed
under each hazard.
•
Assessing Vulnerability: Overview - Describes the jurisdiction’s vulnerability to natural
hazards by providing an overall summary of each hazard and its impact on the
community.
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Assessing Vulnerability: Identifying Assets and Estimating Potential Dollar Losses If a jurisdiction’s assets and potential losses are impacted by a natural hazard differently
then other jurisdictions, it will be detailed under each hazard. Under this subsection, the
following information will be provided:
A) Identifying Assets - Will describe the vulnerability in terms of the type and numbers
of existing buildings, infrastructure, new developments and critical facilities located
in each identified hazard area. A rationale for designating a facility as critical is
explained.
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B) Estimating Potential Dollar Losses - Will describe the vulnerability in terms of an
estimate of the potential dollar losses to vulnerable structures identified in the above
subsection and a description of the methodology used to prepare the estimates.
•
Assessing Vulnerability: Analyzing Development Trends - Describes the vulnerability
in terms of a general description of land uses and development trends within the
community so that mitigation options can be considered in future land use decisions.
This information provides a basis for making decisions on the type of mitigation
approaches to consider, and the locations in which these approaches should be applied. If
a jurisdiction’s development trends are impacted by a natural hazard differently than
other jurisdictions, it will be detailed under this subsection.
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5.2
Identifying Hazards
The Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Working Subcommittee identified ten natural
hazards as having an impact on the jurisdictions of the City of Phenix City, Russell County
(Unincorporated areas) and Town of Hurtsboro. The Russell County Natural Hazards Working
Subcommittee reviewed risk assessment reports, public input, stakeholder interviews, past
occurrences, and internet resources to determine which natural hazards had a direct impact on the
jurisdictions. This vulnerability analysis was a result of extensive input by the subcommittee and
the sources listed above to determine the overall vulnerability ranking for each hazard. The
committee completed Table 5.1: Russell County Natural Hazards Profile and Risk Index to
identify the hazards that presented a risk to the jurisdictions of Russell County. This worksheet
was completed in order to provide a broad profile for each hazard relative to one another. The
worksheet classifies each hazard according to their potential frequency, magnitude, severity level
by examining possible property damage, damages to function, and threat to safety, duration of
impact, and location. The result of this process was the creation of a risk index, which establishes
numeric ratings for each hazard relative to one another. Based on this analysis, the Russell
County Natural Hazards Mitigation Working Subcommittee identified the following natural
hazards as ones that continuously impact the jurisdictions:
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
G)
H)
I)
J)
Severe Storms (Lightning/Wind/Hail)
Tornado
Hurricane
Dam/Levee Failure
Winter Storm/Freezes/Snow
Drought/Heat Wave
Floods
Wildfires
Sinkholes (City of Opelika and Russell County)
Earthquakes
The subcommittee made a determination that landslides rated very low in terms of its probability
of occurring in the jurisdictions of Russell County. Additionally, the committee also felt that
volcanoes and tsunamis were not a threat to the jurisdictions of Russell County. These
assessments were based on the review of reports documenting no past occurrences. In addition,
these reports indicated a very low or no probability of occurrence in the future, which is further
documented in the subsection titled, Profiling Hazard Events. On the next page, the Hazard
Profile and Risk Index Worksheet were used by the subcommittee to determine which natural
hazards have an impact on the jurisdictions and their hazard ranking. This analysis of the
natural hazards impacting the jurisdictions of Russell County is detailed in Table 5.1: Russell
County Natural Hazard and Risk Index.
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WORKSHEET 5.1: HAZARD PROFILE AND RISK INDEX WORKSHEET
The following worksheet was completed by Russell County Natural Hazards Working
Subcommittee in order to provide a broad profile for each hazard relative to one another. The
worksheet classifies each hazard according to their potential frequency, magnitude, severity
level, duration, and specific location. The result of this process was the creation of a risk index,
which establishes numeric ratings for each hazard relative to one another.
Frequency:
How often the event may occur
Highly Likely (HL) Likely (L) -
Near 100% probability in the next year
Between 10% and 100% in the next year, or at least one chance in
10 years
Between 1% and 10% in the next year, or at least one chance in
100 years
Less than 1% probability in next 100 years
Possible (P) Unlikely (U) Magnitude:
Classifications are based upon the extent of the jurisdiction
affected by the hazard, according to the following scale:
Large Moderate Small Very Small -
More than 50% of the jurisdiction affected
25% to 50% of the jurisdiction affected
10% to 25% of the jurisdiction affected
Less than 10% of the jurisdiction affected
Severity Level:
How much damage can be expected from the event in the
following areas:
A. Property Damage:
Catastrophic (C) Critical (CR) Limited (L) Negligible (N) -
More than 50% of property is severely damaged.
More than 25% of property is damaged.
More than 10% of property is severely damaged.
Less than 10% of property is severely damaged.
B. Damages to Function:
Services provided by agencies such as governmental, schools,
health care, etc.
Complete shutdown of facilities for more than 30 days.
Complete shutdown of critical facilities for more than 1 week.
Complete shutdown of critical facilities for more than 1 day.
Shutdown of critical facilities and services for 24 hours or less.
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C. Threat to Safety:
Multiple deaths or injuries possible.
Injuries and/or illnesses result in permanent disability.
Injuries and/or illnesses do not result in permanent disability.
Very few injuries; Injuries and/or illnesses are treatable with first
aid.
Duration of Impact:
Classifications are based upon the length of time that the hazard
event lasts, according to the following scale:
Short = Minutes
Medium = Hours
High = Days
Hazard Rankings:
Determined based upon the cumulative analysis of the above
classifications. Hazard Rankings are based on a scale of 1 (lowest
risk) through 10 (highest risk).
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Table 5.1: Russell County Natural Hazards Profile and Risk Index
Hazards
Vulnerability
Ranking
Duration
-Large
-Moderate
-Small
-Very Small
-Catastrophic (C)
-Critical (CR)
-Limited (L)
-Negligible (N)
-Short
-Medium
-High
Specific Geographic Areas in each Jurisdiction that
are Vulnerable to this Hazard (Residential,
Commercial, Agricultural, Critical Facilities,
Infrastructure, Future Developments)
Safety
Severity Level
Services
-High
Likely
-Likely
-Possible
-Unlikely
Magnitude
Property
1 = Low
10 = High
Frequency
A. Severe
Storms
(Lightning/
Wind/Hail)
B. Tornado
10
High Likely
Moderate
CR
N
L
Short
Russell County, City of Phenix City and the Town of
Hurtsboro are all vulnerable to this hazard.
9
Likely
Small
C
CR
C
Short
C. Hurricane
8
Likely
Large
CR
CR
L
Medium
D. Dam/Levee
Failure
6
Likely
Small
CR
CR
CR
Medium
E. Winter
Storm/ Freezes /
Snow
F. Drought/
Heat Wave
6
Likely
Large
L
L
L
Medium
All structures in Russell County, City of Phenix City,
and the Town of Hurtsboro located downstream of a
private dam or levee are vulnerable to this hazard.
6
Likely
Large
L
N
L
High
G. Floods
6
Likely
Small
CR
L
L
High
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Hurtsboro are all vulnerable to this hazard. A specific
area is not more prone than others
Specifically:
*Carson Drive (Russell County)
*Cochaleechee Creek (Russell County)
*Long Street (Hurtsboro)
*Lower Main Street (Hurtsboro)
*Railroad Street (Phenix City)
-High
Likely
-Likely
-Possible
-Unlikely
Magnitude
Severity Level
Duration
-Large
-Moderate
-Small
-Very Small
-Catastrophic (C)
-Critical (CR)
-Limited (L)
-Negligible (N)
-Short
-Medium
-High
Property
1 = Low
10 = High
Frequency
J. Earthquake
5 – Russell
County
2 - All other
jurisdictions
3 – Phenix
City
1 – Russell
County
1 – All other
jurisdictions.
2
K. Landslides
1
L. Tsunamis
Not
Vulnerable
Not
Vulnerable
H. Wildfires
I. Sinkholes
M. Volcano
Specific Geographic Areas in each Jurisdiction that
are Vulnerable to this Hazard (Residential,
Commercial, Agricultural, Critical Facilities,
Infrastructure, Future Developments)
Safety
Vulnerability
Ranking
Services
Hazards
Possible
Varies with
intensity of
wildfire
CR
L
CR
Medium
Possible
Varies
CR
CR
L
Medium
to high for
areas
experienci
ng this
Unlikely
Varies
N
N
N
Short
Unlikely
Varies
N
N
N
Short
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*Riverfront (Phenix City)
*9th Place (Phenix City)
*7th Street (Phenix City)
*Other areas as brought to the attention of either Russell
Co or PC Engimeering
All structures located near lying areas near creeks,
rivers, and tributaries are vulnerable.
Most wildfires are manmade. Areas in Russell County,
City of Phenix City, and the Town of Hurtsboro with
heavy wooded and vegetation areas area vulnerable to
this hazard.
Phenix City has currently experienced various levels of
damage an reoccurrence of sinkholes. This hazard does
not currently affect Russell County or the Town of
Hurtsboro.
At this time, the jurisdictions of Russell County have not
experienced this natural hazard as a regular and
reoccurring event but in the future it could be an issue in
the future.
This hazard does not currently affect Russell County,
City of Phenix City, and the Town of Hurtsboro.
5.3
Major United States Severe Weather Events
Map 5.1:
Billion Dollar Climate and Weather Disasters 1980-2008
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Table 5.2: Billion Dollar Climate and Weather Disasters 1980-2008
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Table 5.3: Weather Fatalities in the United States
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5.3
Profiling Hazard Events
The data sources used to profile the natural hazards impacting the jurisdictions of Russell County
were taken from various internet and local sources to include but not limited to the following:
the National Climatic Data Center, National Inventory of Dams, Russell County Natural Hazards
Planning Committee and Working Subcommittee. The reporting periods vary according to the
source of data and the level of detail is different according to the availability of data. Some
natural hazards have reporting dates that date back to 1875 while others only go back as far as
2002. Additionally, the data that is available for some natural hazards is very limited due to a
lack of a centralized reporting system. The plan had to rely on internet and local resources to
provide past occurrences. In some cases, there was little or no data which makes it difficult to
describe future occurrences and overall vulnerability to the hazard.
General Weather Overview - Alabama
The climate of Alabama is described as temperate with an average annual temperature of 64 °F
(18 °C). Temperatures tend to be warmer in the southern part of the state with its close proximity
to the Gulf of Mexico, while the northern parts of the state, especially in the Appalachian
Mountains in the northeast, tend to be slightly cooler. Generally, Alabama has very hot
summers and mild winters with copious precipitation throughout the year. Alabama receives an
average of 56 inches (1,400 mm) of rainfall annually and enjoys a lengthy growing season of up
to 300 days in the southern part of the state.
Summers in Alabama are among the hottest in the United States, with high temperatures
averaging over 90 °F (32 °C) throughout the summer in some parts of the state. Alabama is also
prone to tropical storms and even hurricanes. Areas of the state far away from the Gulf are not
immune to the effects of the storms, which often dump tremendous amounts of rain as they move
inland and weaken.
Though winters in the state are usually mild, nightly freezing occurs frequently in the North
Alabama region. South Alabama reports more thunderstorms than any part of the U.S. The Gulf
Coast, around Mobile Bay, averages between 70 and 80 days per year with thunder reported.
This activity decreases somewhat further north in the state, but even the far north of the state
reports thunder on about 60 days per year. Occasionally, thunderstorms are severe with frequent
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lightning and large hail – the central and northern parts of the state are most vulnerable to this
type of storm. Alabama ranks seventh in the number of deaths from lightning and ninth in the
number of deaths from lightning strikes per capita. Sometimes tornadoes occur – these are
common throughout the state, although the peak season for tornadoes varies from the northern to
southern parts of the state. Alabama shares the dubious distinction, with Kansas, of having
reported more F5 tornadoes than any other state – according to statistics from the National
Climatic Data Center for the period January 1, 1950 to October 31, 2006. An F5 tornado is the
most powerful of its kind. Several long – tracked F5 tornadoes have contributed to Alabama
reporting more tornado fatalities than any other state except for Texas and Mississippi. The
Super Outbreak of March, 1974, badly affected Alabama. The northern part of the state – along
the Tennessee Valley – is one of the areas in the US most vulnerable to violent tornadoes. The
area of Alabama and Mississippi most affected by tornadoes is sometimes referred to as Dixie
Alley, as distinct from the Tornado Alley of the Southern Plains. Alabama is one of the few
places in the world that has a secondary tornado season (November and December) in addition to
the Spring severe weather season.
Winters are generally mild in Alabama, as they are throughout most of the southeastern United
States, with average January low temperatures around 40 °F (4 °C) in Mobile and around 32 °F
(0 °C) in Birmingham. Snow is a rare event in much of Alabama. Areas of the state north of
Montgomery may receive a dusting of snow a few times every winter, with an occasional
moderately heavy snowfall every few years. In the southern Gulf coast, snowfall is less frequent,
sometimes going several years without any snowfall. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alabama)
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Top 10 Weather Events in the 20th Century for Alabama
Like most people, as we near the end of this century and look forward to the next, there is an
interest in the most noteworthy events of the last 100 years. Meteorologists are no exception, so
an attempt has been made to identify the "top 10 weather events" of this century for Alabama.
Since Alabama is so rich in weather history, this was no small task. What defines a "top 10"
weather event? Is there a purely objective scientific method to identify and categorize these
events? And the answer to these questions, to no one's surprise, is that there is no clear cut way
to quantify the events of the last 100 years. So, using the collective corporate memory of
meteorologists in the National Weather Service offices in Birmingham and Mobile, the following
list has been compiled. The list represents the top 10 significant events this century presented in
no particular order.
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"The Storm of the Century," March 12-13, 1993
Tornado Outbreak of March 21, 1932
Tornado "Super Outbreak," April 3-4, 1974
1980 Heat Wave
Killer Tornadoes of April 20, 1920
Oak Grove Tornado, April 8, 1998
Hurricanes of 1916
Hurricane Opal, October 4, 1995
Tropical Storm Alberto Flooding, July 3-8, 1994
Hurricane Frederic, September 12-13, 1979
A brief paragraph summarizing these events follows. Many events received consideration for
inclusion in the top 10 list. Overriding consideration was given to the impact of the event either
from the point of area affected or magnitude of the single event.
** "The Storm of the Century" March 12-13, 1993
On the evening of March 12, 1993, a low pressure system began to strengthen in the Gulf of
Mexico and move northeast. By the next morning, a snow storm of record proportions had
blasted Alabama with more than a foot of snow in a band from Birmingham northeast to DeKalb
and Cherokee Counties. Every square inch of the state received some measurable snowfall. The
heavy snow along with 40 to 55 mph wind caused widespread power outages and brought most
travel to a standstill. The final toll for Alabama included 14 deaths due to exposure, and an
estimated $50+ million in damages.
** Tornado Outbreak of March 21, 1932
The March 21, 1932, tornado outbreak is considered the worst tornado event in Alabama history.
At least two waves of storms struck the state, producing at least 15 strong or violent tornadoes in
which more than 300 people were killed. The single deadliest tornado in Alabama history
occurred in this outbreak: a twister that killed 49 people on its 60 mile journey across Perry,
Bibb, Chilton, Shelby, and Coosa counties.
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** Tornado "Super Outbreak" April 3-4, 1974
During the late afternoon and evening hours on April 3rd, at least 8 tornadoes, including 4
violent, long-lived storms, brought widespread destruction to northern Alabama. This tornado
"Super Outbreak" that also affected 12 other eastern states caused over $50 million damage in
Alabama, and 86 deaths. The F5 tornado, that nearly wiped the town of Guin off the map, was
one of the most powerful twisters ever to strike the United States, and its path through the
Bankhead National Forest could be seen on satellite pictures months afterwards.
** 1980 Heat Wave
From mid July, through mid September, 1980, a sustained period of extreme heat and high
humidity took its toll on the state. In the month of July alone, there was an estimated 120 heatrelated deaths along with the loss of more than 200,000 chickens and half the state's corn crop.
The hottest day of the summer was July 17th, when over 80 percent of the state reached 100
degrees, and nearly one quarter of the state reached 105. The highest reading on that day was 108
degrees recorded in the cities of Bessemer, Aliceville, and Jasper.
** Killer Tornadoes of April 20, 1920
In a spring filled with deadly tornadoes across much of the eastern U.S., an outbreak of at least
three violent tornadoes struck north Alabama the morning and early afternoon of April 20th,
1920. The worst tornado of the day first touched down in eastern Mississippi. It stayed on the
ground for 130 miles as it cut a swath across Marion, Franklin, and Colbert counties in Alabama.
In another tornado that day, numerous homes were destroyed in the eastern Madison County
communities of Gurley and Brownsboro. The final Alabama death toll reached 92 people with
hundreds more injured.
** Oak Grove Tornado April 8, 1998
A powerful, F5 tornado first touched down in eastern Tuscaloosa County and proceeded to cut a
30 mile long path of destruction into western Jefferson County. Many western Jefferson County
communities were devastated including Oak Grove, Concord, Pleasant Grove, Edgewater,
McDonald's Chapel, and Pratt City. The tornado lifted just a few miles before it would have
reached downtown Birmingham and the Birmingham Airport. Thirty-two (32) people lost their
lives making this the deadliest single tornado in Alabama since 1932.
** Hurricanes of 1916
The hurricane season of 1916 was quite active, especially for the Alabama Gulf Coast and the
city of Mobile. Three tropical storms affected the state that year. The first hurricane formed in
the western Carribean and moved north, striking the Mississippi coast on July 5th. Near the end
of the season, a second hurricane affected the Alabama coast, making landfall near the
Alabama/Florida border. Both storms struck with maximum winds of 120 mph. A third dying
tropical storm moved into southeast Alabama on September 13 and 14.
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** Hurricane Opal October 4, 1995
Hurricane Opal made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane, and quickly moved across the heart of
Alabama the evening of October 4th, affecting virtually every county in the state. Due to its
relatively fast movement, Opal was able to produce tropical storm force winds well inland,
before the storm had a chance to weaken. Peak wind gusts ranging from nearly 100 mph in the
south part of the state to more than 50 mph in the north, caused more than $100 million in
damage and left over 2.5 million people without electrical power.
** Tropical Storm Alberto Flooding July 3-8, 1994
After making landfall in Northwest Florida on July 3rd, Tropical Storm Alberto weakened to a
Tropical Depression, and then became nearly stationary on the Alabama/Georgia border for 5
days. The 8 to 16 inches of rain it then produced in Alabama (and over 20 inches in Georgia)
caused massive flooding in southeast Alabama, especially Coffee, Dale, Henry, Geneva, and
Houston Counties. Over a thousand homes and businesses were either damaged or destroyed in
these counties, as the Choctawhatchee and Pea Rivers flowed out of their banks.
** Hurricane Frederic September 12-13, 1979
On the night of September 12th, 1979, the eye of Hurricane Frederic passed over Dauphin Island
and then made landfall on the Alabama coast near Bayou La Batre. Peak wind gusts over 135
mph were felt along the Alabama coastline, and hurricane force gusts were felt as far inland as
Choctaw County. Massive damage, totaling over $1 billion, was felt along the coast, and nearly
90 percent of the Mobile area lost electrical power due to the storm. After it made landfall,
Frederic moved north along the Alabama/Mississippi border dropping from 3 to as much as 10
inches of rain along its path.
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/bmx/significant_events/climate/top10.php
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A)
Severe Storms - Overview
Overview
When discussing severe storms, all of the jurisdictions of Russell County are impacted by
thunderstorms, lightning, wind and hail. A thunderstorm is the result of a combination of
moisture, rapidly rising warm air and a force capable of lifting air such as a warm and cold front,
a sea breeze or a mountain. All thunderstorms contain lightning and are accompanied by winds
that can become destructive at 58 miles per hour. Heavy rains (which can cause flash flooding),
hail, and tornadoes can also occur during a thunderstorm which may occur singly, in clusters, or
in lines – sometime with very little warning. Thus, it is possible for several thunderstorms to
affect one location in the course of a few hours. Some of the most severe weather occurs when a
single thunderstorm affects one location for an extended time.
Lightning, that is sometimes unseen, is an electrical discharge that results from the buildup of
positive and negative charges within a thunderstorm. When the buildup becomes strong enough,
lightning appears as a "bolt." This flash of light usually occurs within the clouds or between the
clouds and the ground. A bolt of lightning reaches a temperature approaching 50,000 degrees
Fahrenheit in a split second. The rapid heating and cooling of air near the lightning causes
thunder. Lightning is a major threat during a thunderstorm. In the United States, 75 to 100
Americans are hit and killed each year by lightning, making it a major killer amongst all natural
hazards, second only to flooding. However, of the population struck by lightning, only 10% are
killed while the other 90% are left with various disabilities such as irreversible brain damage.
While thunderstorms and lightning can be found throughout the United States, they are most
likely to occur in the central and southern states.
Previous Occurrence of Severe Storm Events
All of the three jurisdictions located in Russell County have been subjected to severe storms –
thunderstorms, lightning, wind, hail, severe rain, flooding, and tornados - during the past 59
years. Table 5.4 shows a detailed chart of these 59 years of severe weather events.
Russell County has experienced one hundred and seventy-six severe weather events since 1950,
with lightning, severe wind, flooding, tornados, snow, hail, thunderstorms being among the most
common. For additional information, please refer to Appendix F.
Sec. 5 - 16
Table 5.4: Overview of Severe Weather Events for the Russell County by
Year
Mag:
Dth:
Inj:
PrD:
CrD:
176 event(s) were reported in Russell County, Alabama between 01/01/1950 and 04/01/2009 (High
Wind limited to speed greater than 0 knots).
Magnitude
Deaths
Injuries
Property Damage
Crop Damage
Alabama
Location or County
Date
Time
Type
Mag
Dth Inj
PrD
CrD
1 RUSSELL
03/13/1954 2040
Tornado
F3
0
0
25K
0
2 RUSSELL
12/05/1954 1600
Tornado
F2
0
0
25K
0
3 RUSSELL
02/24/1961 1630
Tornado
F2
0
4
25K
0
4 RUSSELL
03/31/1961 1310
Tornado
F3
0
7
25K
0
5 RUSSELL
04/30/1963 0600
Tornado
F2
0
0
25K
0
6 RUSSELL
12/26/1964 1230
Tornado
F2
0
0
25K
0
7 RUSSELL
08/12/1966 1715
Tornado
F0
0
0
3K
0
8 RUSSELL
11/24/1967 1919
Hail
2.75
in.
0
0
0
0
9 RUSSELL
04/23/1971 1650
Hail
1.00
in.
0
0
0
0
10 RUSSELL
05/12/1971 1340
Hail
1.75
in.
0
0
0
0
11 RUSSELL
05/12/1971 1340
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
12 RUSSELL
04/07/1973 0915
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
13 RUSSELL
03/21/1974 0330
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
14 RUSSELL
03/07/1975 1730
Tornado
F0
0
0
0K
0
15 RUSSELL
05/01/1978 0730
Tornado
F2
0
4
250K
0
16 RUSSELL
05/08/1978 1703
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
17 RUSSELL
06/08/1978 1210
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
18 RUSSELL
03/30/1981 0513
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
19 RUSSELL
04/01/1981 0215
Tornado
F3
2
23
25.0M
0
20 RUSSELL
04/01/1981 0838
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
21 RUSSELL
08/12/1981 1515
Hail
1.75
in.
0
0
0
0
22 RUSSELL
08/12/1981 1610
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
23 RUSSELL
03/21/1982 1645
Hail
1.75
in.
0
0
0
0
24 RUSSELL
03/21/1982 1645
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
25 RUSSELL
04/26/1982 1625
Hail
1.75
in.
0
0
0
0
26 RUSSELL
04/26/1982 1725
Hail
1.75
in.
0
0
0
0
27 RUSSELL
04/26/1982 1805
Hail
1.75
in.
0
0
0
0
28 RUSSELL
04/26/1982 2013
Hail
1.50
in.
0
0
0
0
Sec. 5 - 17
29 RUSSELL
04/23/1983 1505
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
30 RUSSELL
05/16/1983 0345
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
31 RUSSELL
12/03/1983 2115
Tornado
F1
0
0
25K
0
32 RUSSELL
05/03/1984 1330
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
33 RUSSELL
05/03/1984 1630
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
34 RUSSELL
04/05/1985 1925
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
35 RUSSELL
12/01/1985 1200
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
36 RUSSELL
07/27/1986 1720
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
37 RUSSELL
05/10/1988 1415
Hail
1.00
in.
0
0
0
0
38 RUSSELL
11/04/1988 1545
Hail
2.75
in.
0
0
0
0
39 RUSSELL
11/04/1988 1900
Hail
0.75
in.
0
0
0
0
40 RUSSELL
03/05/1989 2110
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
41 RUSSELL
02/10/1990 0600
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
42 RUSSELL
04/28/1990 1250
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
43 RUSSELL
05/21/1990 1510
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
44 RUSSELL
05/21/1990 1510
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
45 RUSSELL
03/20/1991 0930
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
46 RUSSELL
03/29/1991 0640
Tornado
F2
0
16
2.5M
0
47 RUSSELL
03/29/1991 0930
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
48 RUSSELL
03/29/1991 1030
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
49 RUSSELL
04/09/1991 1850
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
50 RUSSELL
04/29/1991 1420
Hail
1.00
in.
0
0
0
0
51 RUSSELL
05/05/1991 1600
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
52 RUSSELL
07/01/1992 1250
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
53 RUSSELL
11/22/1992 1302
Tstm Wind
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
54 RUSSELL
05/13/1993 0915
Hail
0.75
in.
0
0
0
0
55 RUSSELL
05/13/1993 0915
Thunderstorm
Winds
0 kts.
0
0
0
0
56 ALZ001>050
10/04/1995 1200
Hurricane Opal/high
Winds
N/A
2
0
0.1B
10.0M
57 ALZ001>050
12/10/1995 0000
Record Cold
N/A
0
0
0
0
58 ALZ001>050
02/03/1996 06:00 PM
Extreme Cold
N/A
0
0
0
0
59 ALZ001>050
02/23/1996 08:00 AM
Excessive Heat
N/A
0
0
0
0
60 ALZ001>050
03/07/1996 08:00 AM
Extreme Cold
N/A
0
0
0
52.0M
61 Seale
03/18/1996 10:40 PM
Tstm Wind
50
kts.
0
0
25K
8K
62 Seale
04/14/1996 08:05 PM
Hail
0.75
in.
0
0
8K
2K
63 Seale
04/29/1996 01:50 PM
Hail
1.75
0
0
25K
5K
Sec. 5 - 18
in.
64 Phenix City
06/15/1996 05:00 PM
Hail
0.75
in.
0
0
10K
0K
65 Seale
06/15/1996 05:25 PM
Tstm Wind
50
kts.
0
0
20K
2K
66 ALZ028>029 - 035>038 - 040>049
12/18/1996 02:00 PM
Winter Storm
N/A
0
0
240K
320K
67 Phenix City
03/13/1997 03:35 PM
Hail
0.88
in.
0
0
4K
0K
68 Seale
03/30/1997 05:55 PM
Tstm Wind
50
kts.
0
0
5K
0K
69 Seale
04/22/1997 05:30 PM
Tstm Wind
50
kts.
0
0
4K
0K
70 Phenix City
05/03/1997 07:00 AM
Hail
1.00
in.
0
0
4K
0K
71 Phenix City
05/09/1997 03:15 PM
Hail
0.75
in.
0
0
4K
0K
72 Ft Mitchell
06/14/1997 03:00 PM
Tstm Wind
50
kts.
0
0
5K
0K
73 Seale
11/01/1997 04:00 PM
Tstm Wind
50
kts.
0
0
10K
0K
74 Ladonia
11/21/1997 07:15 PM
Tstm Wind
50
kts.
0
0
7K
0K
75 Countywide
01/07/1998 09:30 AM
Flash Flood
N/A
0
0
25K
5K
76 Countywide
03/08/1998 09:30 AM
Flash Flood
N/A
0
0
75K
10K
77 Seale
04/03/1998 02:55 PM
Hail
0.75
in.
0
0
0K
0K
78 Hurtsboro
05/03/1998 03:30 PM
Hail
0.88
in.
0
0
0K
0K
79 Hurtsboro
06/05/1998 04:15 PM
Tstm Wind
60
kts.
0
2
25K
0K
80 Phenix City
06/05/1998 04:15 PM
Tstm Wind
50
kts.
0
0
10K
0K
81 Phenix City
09/28/1998 04:26 PM
Tornado
F0
0
0
0K
2K
82 Crawford
03/03/1999 02:30 AM
Tstm Wind
55
kts.
0
0
15K
0K
83 Phenix City
04/15/1999 04:50 AM
Tstm Wind
65
kts.
0
0
40K
0K
84 Cottonton
04/15/1999 05:30 AM
Hail
1.00
in.
0
0
0K
0K
85 Cottonton
04/15/1999 05:30 AM
Tstm Wind
50
kts.
0
0
2K
0K
86 Pittsview
04/27/1999 11:45 AM
Tstm Wind
55
kts.
0
0
8K
0K
87 Hurtsboro
05/13/1999 04:15 PM
Hail
0.88
in.
0
0
0K
0K
88 Phenix City
08/12/1999 06:20 PM
Tstm Wind
55
kts.
0
0
5K
0K
89 Phenix City
08/19/1999 04:00 PM
Tstm Wind
55
kts.
0
0
8K
0K
90 Ladonia
08/20/1999 03:05 PM
Tstm Wind
55
0
0
5K
0K
Sec. 5 - 19
kts.
91 Seale
03/10/2000 04:55 PM
Hail
0.75
in.
0
0
0K
0K
92 Phenix City
03/10/2000 05:10 PM
Hail
1.00
in.
0
0
0K
0K
93 Phenix City
03/10/2000 05:15 PM
Hail
0.75
in.
0
0
0K
0K
94 Phenix City
03/11/2000 08:45 AM
Tstm Wind
55
kts.
0
0
2K
0K
95 Phenix City
03/11/2000 08:50 AM
Tstm Wind
55
kts.
0
0
3K
0K
96 Hurtsboro
08/09/2000 04:10 PM
Hail
0.88
in.
0
0
0K
0K
97 Hurtsboro
08/09/2000 04:30 PM
Hail
0.88
in.
0
0
0K
0K
98 Seale
03/03/2001 02:00 PM
Flash Flood
N/A
0
0
14K
0K
99 Phenix City
03/15/2001 03:20 AM
Tstm Wind
50
kts.
0
0
3K
0K
100 Seale
06/03/2001 05:25 PM
Hail
0.88
in.
0
0
0K
0K
101 Hurtsboro
06/28/2001 02:07 PM
Tstm Wind
50
kts.
0
0
2K
0K
102 ALZ037>038 - 040 - 042>049
01/02/2002 06:16 AM
Heavy Snow
N/A
0
0
0K
0K
103 ALZ021 - 029 - 038 - 047>048
01/03/2002 05:00 AM
Heavy Snow
N/A
0
0
0K
0K
104 Countywide
01/19/2002 02:20 PM
Tstm Wind
50
kts.
0
0
5K
0K
105 Cottonton
03/31/2002 02:43 PM
Hail
0.75
in.
0
0
0K
0K
106 Ft Mitchell
03/31/2002 02:44 PM
Hail
0.75
in.
0
0
0K
0K
107 Countywide
05/11/2002 06:47 PM
Tstm Wind
50
kts.
0
0
20K
0K
108 Ft Mitchell
05/11/2002 06:47 PM
Hail
0.75
in.
0
0
0K
0K
109 ALZ011>015 - 017>050
01/24/2003 12:00 AM
Extreme Cold
N/A
1
0
0K
0K
110 Pittsview
03/14/2003 06:10 PM
Hail
1.75
in.
0
0
5K
0K
111 Ft Mitchell
03/19/2003 05:00 PM
Funnel Cloud
N/A
0
0
0K
0K
112 Ft Mitchell
03/19/2003 05:10 PM
Hail
0.75
in.
0
0
0K
0K
113 Phenix City
03/19/2003 05:10 PM
Hail
0.75
in.
0
0
0K
0K
114 Phenix City
04/25/2003 04:22 PM
Hail
2.00
in.
0
0
80K
0K
115 Hurtsboro
04/25/2003 05:05 PM
Hail
1.75
in.
0
0
35K
0K
116 Seale
05/01/2003 06:01 PM
Hail
0.75
in.
0
0
0K
0K
117 Seale
05/02/2003 08:30 PM
Tstm Wind
50
kts.
0
0
5K
0K
Sec. 5 - 20
118 ALZ038 - 047>048
05/07/2003 11:00 PM
Flood
N/A
0
0
4.5M
275K
119 Seale
04/12/2004 08:43 PM
Tstm Wind
50
kts.
0
0
2K
0
120 Hurtsboro
04/12/2004 08:47 PM
Hail
0.75
in.
0
0
0
0
121 Phenix City
04/12/2004 08:59 PM
Hail
0.75
in.
0
0
0
0
122 Ladonia
05/31/2004 06:30 AM
Tstm Wind
55
kts.
0
0
26K
0
123 Hurtsboro
06/27/2004 03:55 PM
Hail
0.75
in.
0
0
0
0
124 ALZ046 - 048>050
09/07/2004 12:15 AM
Strong Wind
33
kts.
0
0
4K
0
125 ALZ048
09/16/2004 04:00 AM
High Wind
56
kts.
0
0
275K
0
126 Countywide
09/16/2004 10:05 AM
Flash Flood
N/A
0
0
25K
0
127 Seale
03/22/2005 12:19 PM
Hail
1.75
in.
0
0
22K
0
128 Pittsview
03/26/2005 02:20 PM
Hail
0.88
in.
0
0
0
0
129 Holy Trinity
03/26/2005 06:14 PM
Hail
1.25
in.
0
0
0
0
130 Cottonton
03/27/2005 02:36 AM
Hail
0.75
in.
0
0
0
0
131 Phenix City
03/27/2005 02:40 AM
Flash Flood
N/A
0
0
22K
0
132 Ladonia
04/22/2005 03:35 PM
Hail
0.88
in.
0
0
1K
0
133 Seale
04/22/2005 04:09 PM
Hail
1.75
in.
0
0
4K
0
134 Hurtsboro
04/30/2005 07:16 AM
Tstm Wind
52
kts.
0
0
2K
0
135 Pittsview
04/30/2005 07:31 AM
Tstm Wind
52
kts.
0
0
8K
0
136 Phenix City
05/20/2005 02:45 PM
Tstm Wind
52
kts.
0
0
0
0
137 Hurtsboro
06/02/2005 01:12 PM
Hail
1.00
in.
0
0
0
0
138 ALZ048
07/10/2005 02:00 PM
Tropical Storm
N/A
0
0
48K
0
139 Countywide
07/10/2005 02:30 PM
Flash Flood
N/A
0
0
17K
0
140 ALZ011>015 - 017>050
08/29/2005 04:00 PM
Tropical Storm
N/A
0
8
34.9M
0
141 Phenix City
08/29/2005 04:41 PM
Tornado
F0
0
0
1K
0
142 Cottonton
12/28/2005 01:00 PM
Hail
0.75
in.
0
0
0
0
143 Holy Trinity
12/28/2005 01:00 PM
Hail
1.75
in.
0
0
2K
0
144 Ft Mitchell
12/28/2005 12:51 PM
Hail
2.75
in.
0
0
6K
0
145 Countywide
03/20/2006 08:00 PM
Tstm Wind
50
kts.
0
0
20K
0
Sec. 5 - 21
146 Seale
03/20/2006 08:15 PM
Funnel Cloud
N/A
0
0
0
0
147 Phenix City
05/10/2006 03:40 PM
Tstm Wind
50
kts.
0
0
10K
0
148 Phenix City
05/13/2006 08:37 PM
Hail
0.88
in.
0
0
0
0
149 ALZ039>040 - 042 - 044>050
07/11/2006 07:00 AM
Drought
N/A
0
0
0
0
150 Phenix City
07/28/2006 10:01 PM
Tstm Wind
50
kts.
0
0
2K
0
151 ALZ011>015 - 017>050
08/01/2006 12:00 AM
Drought
N/A
0
0
0
0
152 ALZ011>015 - 017>050
09/01/2006 12:00 AM
Drought
N/A
0
0
0
0
153 Hurtsboro
02/13/2007 20:17 PM
Hail
1.75
in.
0
0
0K
0K
154 Ladonia
03/01/2007 17:27 PM
Tornado
F0
0
0
3K
0K
155 Uchee
04/11/2007 17:13 PM
Tornado
F1
0
0
5K
0K
156 Hurtsboro
04/11/2007 17:28 PM
Hail
2.75
in.
0
0
0K
0K
157 Seale
04/11/2007 17:39 PM
Funnel Cloud
N/A
0
0
0K
0K
158 Seale
04/11/2007 17:48 PM
Hail
4.00
in.
0
0
100K
0K
159 Seale
06/11/2007 20:50 PM
Thunderstorm Wind
50
kts.
0
0
5K
0K
160 Uchee
02/06/2008 08:43 AM
Thunderstorm Wind
50
kts.
0
0
1K
0K
161 Glenville
02/17/2008 15:40 PM
Tornado
F2
0
4
120K
0K
162 Seale
02/17/2008 15:40 PM
Thunderstorm Wind
50
kts.
0
0
3K
0K
163 Seale
03/14/2008 16:40 PM
Hail
0.88
in.
0
0
0K
0K
164 ALZ012 - 022 - 039 - 046 - 048
04/01/2008 00:00 AM
Drought
N/A
0
0
0K
0K
165 Uchee
06/20/2008 13:40 PM
Dust Devil
N/A
0
0
5K
0K
166 Kaolin
06/21/2008 18:01 PM
Thunderstorm Wind
50
kts.
0
0
3K
0K
167 ALZ048 - 050
06/24/2008 06:00 AM
Drought
N/A
0
0
0K
0K
168 ALZ017>021 - 024>029 - 036>038 - 043 045 - 047>048 - 050
07/01/2008 00:00 AM
Drought
N/A
0
0
0K
0K
169 Ladonia
07/11/2008 16:00 PM
Thunderstorm Wind
60
kts.
0
0
10K
0K
170 Seale
07/11/2008 16:42 PM
Lightning
N/A
0
0
50K
0K
171 ALZ011 - 013>015 - 017>019 - 021 023>029 - 034>038 - 043 - 045>048 - 050
08/01/2008 00:00 AM
Drought
N/A
0
0
0K
0K
172 Hurtsboro
08/07/2008 16:34 PM
Thunderstorm Wind
45
kts.
0
0
1K
0K
173 Mc Lendon
08/07/2008 16:44 PM
Thunderstorm Wind
45
kts.
0
0
1K
0K
174 Kaolin
08/07/2008 17:15 PM
Thunderstorm Wind
50
kts.
0
0
20K
0K
175 Persons
08/07/2008 17:15 PM
Thunderstorm Wind
45
kts.
0
0
1K
0K
Sec. 5 - 22
176 ALZ038 - 047 - 048
03/01/2009 06:00 AM
Heavy Snow
N/A
0
TOTALS: 5
0
0K
68
168.854M 62.629M
These events caused the loss of life (5) and injuries (68). For additional informational please
refer to Appendix F where a detailed listing from 2004 to current time of hazardous weather
events that specifically impacted Russell County, Alabama.
Sec. 5 - 23
0K
B)
Lightning
Lightning is an atmospheric discharge of electricity accompanied by thunder, which typically
occurs during thunderstorms, and sometimes during volcanic eruptions or dust storms. In the
atmospheric electrical discharge, a leader of a bolt of lightning can travel at speeds of 60,000 m/s
(130,000 mph), and can reach temperatures approaching 30,000 °C (54,000 °F), hot enough to
fuse silica sand into glass channels known as fulgurites which are normally hollow and can
extend some distance into the ground. There are some 16 million lightning storms in the world
every year
Chart 5.1: Overview of Lightning Events for Alabama
Table 5.5: Overview of Lightning Reports for the United States in 2008 Ranked by State (Note: Alabama is ranked 10th)
*All of the lightning deaths in 2008 occurred outdoors
Injuries
Kansas
12
1
10
Georgia
78
0
16
North Carolina
12
1
14
Massachusetts
68
1
21
Arizona
11
0
6
Florida
63
4
21
Maine
8
2
0
Texas
47
1
5
Delaware
7
0
0
Indiana
37
0
5
Oklahoma
7
0
0
New Jersey
31
1
8
North Dakota
6
0
0
Arkansas
30
1
3
Rhode Island
5
0
1
4
0
0
State
Reports Deaths
Illinois
28
0
1
Tennessee
Wisconsin
26
1
3
Oregon
4
0
2
Michigan
4
0
0
Kentucky
4
0
0
Alabama
25 1
6
Mississippi
24
1
1
Nevada
4
0
2
New York
21
0
13
Minnesota
3
0
4
Pennsylvania
21
1
6
South Dakota
3
0
5
South Carolina
21
2
10
Montana
2
0
1
Colorado
20
4
7
Ohio
2
2
1
Virginia
19
1
1
Nebraska
2
0
1
Louisiana
18
0
4
Washington
2
0
0
Missouri
18
1
17
Utah
1
0
1
Iowa
17
1
3
New Mexico
1
0
0
New Hampshire
15
0
1
Idaho
1
0
0
Maryland
15
0
1
California
1
0
0
Connecticut
13
1
5
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Map 5.2:
5-year Flash Density Map
Map 5.3:
Lightning Facts
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Map 5.4:
World Lightning Map
Future Probability of a Severe Storm
All of the jurisdictions of Russell County are very susceptible to severe storms. The frequency
that a severe storm will occur is highly likely. The working committee determined that there is
100% chance in the next year that a severe storm will occur. As detailed in Table 5.1, the threat
to property damage is critical with a possibility that more than 25% of the property in affected
area would be damaged or destroyed. Additionally, the threat of safety to each jurisdiction is
limited resulting in injuries and illness that do not result in permanent disability. The damages to
functions were rated as negligible with only a temporary shutdown of facilities in the event of a
severe storm. The subcommittee determined that the 25% to 50% of the jurisdiction would be
impacted by this hazard event. Overall, the risk to the jurisdictions of Russell County was
ranked a 10 by the working sub-committee. They determined that the jurisdictions were at high
risk from this natural hazard. The jurisdictions are faced with the following dangers from severe
storms: 1) strong winds blowing down trees across roads and power lines; 2) extensive damage
to roof, windows, and mobile homes; 3) lightning causing death, injuries, and/or property
damage; 4) flash floods and tornadoes developing; and 5) hail damaging agricultural crops.
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C)
Tornado
Overview
A tornado is a violent windstorm characterized by a twisting, funnel-shaped cloud. It is a result
of a thunderstorm (or sometimes as a result of a hurricane) and produced when cool air overrides
a layer of warm air, forcing the warm air to rise rapidly. Tornado season is generally March
through August, although tornadoes can occur at any time of year. They tend to occur in the
afternoons and evenings and over 80 percent of all tornadoes strike between noon and midnight.
Tornadoes are the most unpredictable storms. The most violent tornadoes are capable of
tremendous destruction with wind speeds of 250 mph or more. The damage from a tornado is a
result of the high wind velocity and wind-blown debris. Damage paths can be in excess of 1
mile wide and 50 miles long. Tornadoes are the most unpredictable of storms. They are most
prevalent in the United States and occur mostly in the Midwest, Southwest, and Southeast.
Alabama ranks fourth in the nation in the number of killer tornadoes and fifth in the number of
fatalities. The entire state is vulnerable to the threat of tornadoes.
Tornadoes are classified by the damaging pattern which is categorized by F0 through F5. Table
5.6 below describes the Fujita Tornado Measurement scale which details each tornado category
and the expected damages and corresponding wind speed that results from this type of tornado.
Table 5.6: Fujita Tornado Measurement Scale
Category F0
Gale tornado (40-72
mph);
Category F1
Moderate tornado
(73-112 mph)
Category F2
Significant tornado
(113-157 mph)
Category F3
Severe tornado (158206 mph)
Category F4
Devastating tornado
(207-260 mph)
Category F5
Incredible tornado
(261-318 mph)
Light damage. Some damage to chimneys; break branches
off trees; push over shallow-rooted trees; damage to sign
boards.
Moderate damage. The lower limit is the beginning of
hurricane wind speed; peel surface off roofs; mobile homes
pushed off foundations or overturned; moving autos pushed
off the roads.
Considerable damage. Roofs torn off frame houses; mobile
homes demolished; boxcars pushed over; large trees
snapped or uprooted; light-object missiles generated.
Severe damage. Roofs and some walls torn off wellconstructed houses; trains overturned; most trees in forest
uprooted; heavy cars lifted off ground and thrown.
Devastating damage. Well-constructed houses leveled;
structure with weak foundation blown off some
distance; cars thrown and large missiles generated.
Incredible damage. Strong frame houses lifted off
foundations and carried considerable distance to
disintegrate; automobile sized missiles fly through the air in
excess of 100 yards; trees debarked; incredible phenomena
will occur.
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Chart 5.2: US Annual Tornado Trends
Map 5.5:
Russell County Historic Tornadoes
(Source:
ESRI/FEMA Project Impact Hazard Site)
Previous Occurrence of Tornado Events
Since 1875, Russell County has experienced twenty-three tornadoes that have ranged from a
Category F0 to a F4 and have taken place in all jurisdictions in Russell County; and since 1969
has made the Federal Disaster Declarations for three incidents of tornadoes. The damage that
occurred from the tornadoes ranged from light damage to considerable damage to homes and
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businesses. Some of the damages included structural damage to homes and businesses, uprooted
trees and flying debris. Tornadoes have caused 359 injuries and 31 deaths to Russell County
residents. The most destructive tornado to hit Russell County was a Category F3 that hit in 1953
in both Lee and Russell County. That tornado alone injured 195 and killed 6 residents with a
destruction path of only one mile.
The greatest impact, however, has been property damage totaling more than 9+ million dollars.
Map 5.6 further documents the wind zones in the United States and how Alabama is especially
affected by wind / tornados. Russell County is located in Zone III. Tornado winds could
possible reach 200 miles per hour. Table 5.7 provides more detail about the occurrences of
tornado events in Russell County providing details on the date, location, and severity of each
event between 1879-2009.
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Table 5.7: Tornado Occurrences 2009 - 1879 for the Russell County Region
Tornado Occurrences
Year
Month
Day
Time
(CST)
2009
04
19
2133
2009
04
19
1920
2009
04
19
1910
2009
2009
04
04
10
10
2020
1948
County
RussellMuscogee
Montgomery
Montgomery
Russell
MontgomeryMacon-Bullock
Damage
Scale
Path
Length Fatalities Injuries
(Miles)
Location
F2
3.45
0
0
1.5 WNW Girard - 0.5 NW Wynnton
The tornado touched down near the intersection of 22nd Avenue and 17th Street in Phenix City. It then traveled
northeast through the south end of Phenix City, and crossed the Chattahoochee River and moved into Muscogee
County Georgia. Five businesses sustained major damage, and seven homes received varying degrees of roof
damage. At least 100 and as many as 200 trees were snapped or uprooted. A damage survey conducted by the
National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia confirmed that an EF1 tornado, which initially
touched down in Phenix City - Russell County, Alabama as an EF2 tornado at the intersection of Dillingham and
Broad Streets, continued into Muscogee county, Georgia and the city of Columbus. The total tornado path was
determined to be approximately four miles in length, two of which fell within Muscogee county, Georgia. The
maximum path width was determined to be 250 yards with maximum winds estimated at 105 mph. Damage within
Georgia was first observed at Columbus State University. Significant damage was observed to buildings and trees on
the campus. The Old Rankin Building, an older building which had been converted to dormitories, suffered
substantial damage. From this point, spotty tree, roof, and window damage was observed along the path of the
tornado and it continued moving eastward. At the intersection of 13th Street and 13th Avenue, a small utility truck
used at a nursery had been picked up and moved at least 25 feet and through a neighboring fence. Minor damage to
displays, trees, and plants was also observed in the adjacent nursery. From here to where the tornado lifted near the
intersection of Macon Road and Preston Drive in Columbus, hundreds of large mature oak trees were either snapped
or uprooted through Lake Bottom Park and Hilton Avenue and Harding Drive. Extensive damage was observed to
homes throughout this area, largely a result of the downed trees. Many power lines were down along the path of the
tornado as well. Over 100 structures, including homes and businesses, suffered minor to moderate damage.
F1
0.05
0
0
3.1 N Pine Level
The tornado touched down briefly near the intersection of US-231 and Old Barnes Road, a few miles north of the
Pine Level community. Three horse trailers, including one that weighed over 10,000 pounds, were tossed over 50
feet.
F0
0.09
0
0
3.4 NE Ramer
The tornado touched down briefly on Mount Lebanon Road, just to the west of the Gibson community in the
southern part of Montgomery County. About 10 trees were snapped or uprooted, the metal roof was blown off a
barn, and a home sustained minor shingle damage.
1
2.6 WSW Nuckols - 2.3 SW Nuckols
The tornado briefly touched down and produced damage near the intersection of Ridge Road and Rutledge Road,
about 4 miles east-northeast of Seale. One mobile home was lifted off its foundation, spun and flipped, and
completely destroyed. One occupant of the mobile home was injured. Several trees were also blown down along the
short path. A powerful spring storm system, including a deepening surface low and a strong cold front, brought
widespread severe weather to central Alabama. Damaging wind gusts, large hail, and 8 tornadoes were reported
across the area.
0
2.6 NNE Pinedale - 0.5 S Down
A long-tracked tornado, that would eventually move into portions of Macon and Bullock Counties, first touched
down near the intersection of US-80 (Eastern Blvd.) and AL-110 (Vaughan Road), on the east side of the city of
Montgomery. The storm then moved east southeast through the eastern part of the Montgomery metro area, later
crossing AL-271 (Taylor Road) and CR-85. It then impacted the Cecil community in the far eastern portion of the
F1
F1
0.49
26.07
0
0
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county, before moving into Macon County. At least 3 barns and several outbuildings were damaged or destroyed
along the path. Dozens of homes suffered minor to moderate roof damage and numerous windows were broken.
Thousands of trees were either snapped off or were uprooted along the path. Several homes and vehicles were
damaged from flying or falling debris. An apartment complex on Vaughan Road sustained damage. The most
concentrated damage occurred along Ray Thorington Road, where extensive tree damage was apparent, a school
was damaged and a few homes were damaged. The long tracked tornado that tracked across a large section of
Montgomery County made its first of three county line crossings, into Macon County. In this portion of Macon
County, the tornado track was just over a mile long, and through a largely rural area. The long tracked MontgomeryCecil tornado moved out of Macon County, and cut across the far northwestern tip of Bullock County. The track was
through a rural part of the county, and damage was light. After its brief journey across the tip of Bullock County, the
Montgomery-Cecil tornado moved back into Macon County, near Bughall Creek. These last several miles of the
path caused damage mainly to trees. Along the entire path, 3 buildings were destroyed, and another 20 structures
suffered varying degrees of damage. Despite the long path, no injuries were reported.
2009
04
10
1926
2009
04
10
1919
2009
04
10
1904
2009
04
10
1851
2009
04
10
1830
2009
04
10
1812
TallapoosaMacon-Lee
Russell
Russell
Lee
Lee
Tallapoosa-Lee
F1
25.53
0
0
2.1 E Reeltown - 1.1 WNW Marvyn
A long tracked tornado, which would eventually track into two other counties, first touched down on Happy Hollow
Road just northwest of the Liberty City community, near the Tallapoosa and Macon County line. The tornado was in
Tallapoosa County for less than two miles, and caused generally light damage. The tornado that touched down near
Liberty City in Tallapoosa County crossed into Macon County, and continued to travel southeast, staying just
southwest of the Russell County line for most of its path. In Macon County, thousands of trees were either snapped
off or uprooted along the damage path. A few mobile homes suffered varying degrees of damage, and one mobile
home was knocked off its foundation. Several barns had their roofs partially removed, and several other structures
suffered varying degrees of roof damage. Several homes and vehicles had windows broken out. The tornado that had
previously moved through Tallapoosa and Macon Counties completed its journey in Russell County. It entered
Russell County near Lee Road 812 and Long Branch Creek. It traveled another 4.4 miles southeast, before finally
lifting near the intersection of US-80 and AL-51, near the Marvyn community. Most of the path in Russell County
was across rural forest or farm land, and damage was relatively minor.
F1
0.99
0
2
3.9 SSW Ladonia - 3.0 S Ladonia
The tornado touched down near the Phenix City Drag Strip, along CR-28. Most of the damage from the tornado was
at a mobile home park, where two minor injuries occurred. A couple dozen trees were snapped and uprooted in the
area.
F1
5.92
0
0
3.0 NNE Unland - 0.8 ESE Crawford
The tornado touched down near the intersection of CR-83 and Thomas Road. It then traveled east southeast for
several miles, crossing US-80 and AL-169 near the Crawford community, before lifting near the intersection of CR41 and AL-169. The tornado snapped off or uprooted numerous trees along the path.
0
0.7 E Mitchell Crossroads - 1.1 NNW Whatley Crossroads
The tornado touched down south of the Beauregard community, just west of AL-51. It then traveled southeast for
just over two miles, lifting near CR-42. The most significant damage occurred near CR-758, where a mobile home
received damage, a few other structures suffered roof damage and several trees and power lines were either snapped
off or were uprooted.
F1
2.19
0
F1
5.50
0
0
3.0 WNW Loachapoka - 2.5 E Loachapoka
The tornado touched down just west of the town of Loachapoka along CR-64. It then moved through Loachapoka,
and nearly paralleled AL-14 for several miles, before lifting just south of AL-14 east of CR-51. Hundreds of trees
were snapped off and uprooted along the path. In Loachapoka, a church sustained moderate roof damage, several
barns and outbuildings suffered varying degrees of damage, and a few vehicles were damaged by the fallen trees.
F1
10.14
0
0
3.3 WNW Church Hill - 4.3 SSW Roxana
The tornado started near the intersection of Prospect Road and County Road 45, about 3.5 miles southeast of Martin
Dam. It then traveled southeast across AL-49 and several other county and secondary roads, before moving into
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Russell County. In Tallapoosa County, there were numerous trees snapped off and uprooted along the path. Several
outbuildings of various size had their roofs blown off. The tornado that started in Tallapoosa County crossed into
Russell County near Moss Flat Road, before it lifted near Lee Road 217 and Cane Creek. Its brief path in Russell
County produced only light damage.
2009
2009
2008
02
02
02
28
28
17
0825
0756
1540
Lee
Lee
Russell-StewartChattahoochee
F2
F1
F2
8.29
0.31
29.93
0
0
0
3
1.9 WSW Salem - 1.8 SSE Valley
The tornado touched down southwest of the community of Salem. It then moved just north of due east, crossing US280 and several smaller county roads, before lifting at CR-379. Winds estimated at 125-130 mph destroyed 6 mobile
homes and 4 site built homes, badly damaged 8 homes, and caused minor damage to 9 others. Two area businesses
were destroyed, one other received minor damage, and one school building was damaged. Hundreds of trees were
snapped off and uprooted, and one 18-wheeler was overturned. There were three minor injuries reported, only one
that required hospitalization.
0
0.7 NNE Ridge Grove - 1.0 NNE Ridge Grove
The tornado touched down briefly near the intersection of US-280 and CR-147, near an area known as The Bottle.
One building sustained heavy damage when its metal roof was peeled off. One car was overturned at a used car
dealership and a few trees were snapped or uprooted.
4
2.4 SSE Glenville - 5.1 NE Manta
The tornado touched down near the intersection of US Highway 431 and CR-51 in the southern portion of the
county. It then tracked northeastward to the Chattahoochee River near the Cottonton community, before crossing the
river into Georgia. The most significant damage was located near CR-12. At least two mobile homes were destroyed
and two frame houses received significant damage. Numerous trees were either snapped off or were uprooted along
the path. At least one vehicle was flipped over. Four injuries were reported. An aerial survey conducted by the
National Weather Service and the Georgia State Patrol determined that a tornado, which moved out of Russell
county Alabama, continued into far northwestern Stewart county. While the tornado was rated an EF2 in Russell
county Alabama, it weakened to an EF0 tornado as it crossed into far northwest Stewart county just northwest of
Omaha. It then paralleled the Chattahoochee River and the Alabama border for over nine miles before finally
crossing into Chattahoochee county. The path width was estimated to be 50 yards wide. Damage was minimal and
confined mainly to downed trees and a few power lines. One county vehicle was damaged near Omaha when a tree
fell on it. Much of the track of the tornado remained within swamp land along the Chattahoochee River. An aerial
and ground survey conducted by the National Weather Service, the Georgia State Patrol, and the Chattahoochee
County Emergency Management Director concluded that the EF0 tornado, which originated in Alabama and then
crossed into Stewart county, continued into Chattahoochee county just south of Jamestown. The tornado continued
on an east-northeastward track across U.S. Highway 27 near Cusseta, and then to the Marion county border at
Georgia Highway 137. The tornado path length was over 12 miles long with a maximum path width of 100 yards.
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down along the spotty damage path of the tornado. A single-wide
mobile home was rolled at a mobile home park community south of Jamestown, but no injuries were reported.
Widespread power outages were observed in the Cusseta area.
2007
04
11
1654
Macon-Russell
F1
12.1
0
0
6.8 SE Tuskegee-Uchee
A tornado touched down along County Road 10...approximately 6.8 miles southeast of Tuskegee or 4.4 miles
northwest of Warriorstand. The tornado tracked east southeast across the remainder of eastern Macon County and
crossed into Russell County. The tornado lifted near the intersection of State Highway 51 and Cowpen Road near
the Uchee Community. The tornado damage path was 12.1 miles long and was 400 yards wide at its widest point.
Hundreds of trees were either snapped off or blown over along the path. The highest winds were estimated around
90 mph...an EF1 tornado...although much of the damage was consistent with EF0 damage. The tornado was on the
ground from approximately 554 PM until 616 PM.
2007
03
01
1727
Russell-LeeMuscogee
F2
12.2
0
1
3.0 NNE Ladonia-3.0 W Midland
The tornado touched down near the Russell-Russell County line, on the northwest side of Phenix City. Damage near
the touchdown point in Russell County was very light with only minor tree damage. The tornado that touched down
near the Russell-Russell County line tracked northeastward across southern Russell County. It strengthened as it
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approached Lake Oliver on the Chattahoochee River. The greatest damage was from Summerville Road into the
River Oak and Rock Island areas. Numerous pine trees were snapped off and some hardwoods were uprooted. At
least 20 residential properties reported tree damage. At least 25 homes suffered shingle, window or minor structural
damage. Some of the fallen trees landed on homes and produced moderate damage. The tornado then continued
eastward into Muscogee County, Georgia. A survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Peachtree City
and the National Weather Service in Calera, Alabama, concluded that an EF2 tornado, that originated in Russell
county, Alabama, tracked across northwest and north central Muscogee county. The tornado first touched down in
extreme northeast Russell county, Alabama about three miles from the Georgia border, then crossed into extreme
southeast Russell County, Alabama, and then entered Georgia as it moved across the north end of Lake Oliver, about
1.5 miles west-southwest of Green Island Hills. The tornado continued to travel east-northeast across north
Muscogee county, including the north suburbs of Columbus (Green Island Hills, Brookstone, Autumn Ridge,
Hamilton Station, and Old Moon Road), before finally lifting three miles west of Midland in north central Muscogee
county. The overall tornado path length was approximately 12 miles, with about nine miles of the tornado path
within Georgia. The maximum path width was 300 yards. The heaviest damage occurred in the 6200 block of
Brookstone Boulevard just north of U.S. Highway 80 in the northwest part of Columbus. Several homes in this area
suffered heavy damage and at least one injury was confirmed. In addition, several commercial buildings on Veterans
Parkway sustained substantial structural damage. Windows were blown out, large air conditioning units were tossed
about, large metal business signs were blown down, and power poles were twisted and blown down. The Hawthorn
Suites on North Lake Parkway was destroyed from roof and water damage. Nearby, the Ramada Inn under
construction also suffered considerable damage while a nearby Holiday Inn Express sustained minor damage. In
addition, several churches, including Wynnbrook Baptist, Saint Mark's United Methodist, and Old Moon Road
Churches were heavily damaged. Hundreds of trees were down in the area, a number of which fell on parked cars.
Many power lines were down and thousands were left without power, some for over a day.
2007
2006
2006
03
11
11
01
15
15
1448
1202
1030
LowndesMontgomery
Chambers
Montgomery
F2
F1
F2
24.55
0.2
6.8
0
0
0
4
1.4 ENE Sandy Ridge-2.7 NE Garters Hill
What would eventually become a large tornado first touched down in far southeastern Lowndes County, along US
Highway 31 in the Sandy Ridge Community. The tornado tracked northeastward, roughly parallel to US 31, before
moving into extreme southwestern Montgomery County. During its short path in Lowndes County, the tornado
damaged several structures and downed numerous trees. After crossing into Montgomery County, the Lowndes
County tornado continued to move northeastward, affecting the Davenport, Fleta, Ada, and Sprague Communities,
as well as the Ridgeland Farm subdivision. The tornado eventually lifted just east of US Highway 231 near the
Carters Hill community. Two of the injuries occurred when an automobile was thrown off the road over 300 feet. In
all at least 39 homes suffered varying degrees of damage. Three of the homes were completely destroyed. At least
23 out-buildings or barns were damaged. Five large chicken houses were completely obliterated near the Davenport
community. One high voltage power transmission line was totally destroyed. Fourteen grain silos were destroyed.
Four of the grain silos were picked up and thrown up to one half of a mile away from where they were anchored. At
least 10 automobiles were significantly damaged. Hundreds of trees were snapped off or uprooted along the damage
path.
0
1.4 WNW Lafayette-1.5 NW Lafayette
The tornado briefly touched down about three-quarters of a mile north of Lafayette. Numerous large trees were
knocked onto a home at the intersection of US Highway 431 and State Highway 77. Several sheds were destroyed
and a large trailer was blown over.
6
2.3 NNW Pinedale-1.8 ENE Mount Meigs
The tornado damage path was approximately 6.8 miles long and 250 yards wide at its widest point. The tornado
touched down about 1.4 miles southwest of the Shakespeare Festival and tracked northeastward across the
Woodmere and Beauvoir Lake Subdivisions. The tornado crossed Interstate 85 at Bell Road and continued
northeastward to the Atlanta Highway just west of Taylor Road. Numerous trees were snapped off or downed along
the path with minor roof damage to numerous homes. Near the Atlanta Highway, the tornado cross the UAM ball
field complex and struck the Montgomery Postal Processing and Distribtuion Center and the Post Office. The main
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doors of the post offcie were blown in and portions of the roof were lifted off to the north. Numerous trees were
snapped off at ground level on the south and west sides of the building. A tractor trailer was completely turned
around and moved 30 yards and flipped over. Other postal vehicles and cars in the parking lot were moved or
received significant damage. Just to the north, the tornado produced major damage to the Fun Zone Skating Rink.
This was a large metal builing structure which was nearly totally destroyed. Several vehicles were tossed around and
significantly damaged or crushed by debris from the building. As the tornado crossed the Atlanta Highway, several
metal power poles were either significantly bent or downed. At the Saddleback Ridge Apartment Complex, at least
two apartment buildings lost their roofs and portions of the second floor. The tornado continued another 2.5 miles
northeastward and ended in a field just south of Wares Ferry Road. Six people suffered minor injuries. The tornado
touched down at approximately 1025 AM CST and lifted aroud 1035 AM CST.
2006
2005
2005
2005
11
08
08
08
15
29
29
29
0955
1641
1519
1416
LowndesMontgomery
Russell
Macon
BullockMontgomery
F1
F0
F0
F0
5.9
0.1
3.0
6.0
0
0
0
0
0
3.5 ENE Fleta - 2.0 NW Pintlala
The tornado damage path was approximately 6 miles long and 250 yards wide at its widest point as it tracked
northeastward from extreme eastern Lowndes County into western Montgomery County. The tornado touched down
about 3.8 miles southwest of the intersection of US Highway 31 and Oakridge Lane, near the Lowndes County line
and Pichony Creek. In Montgomery County, numerous trees were snapped off just south of the Pintlala Elementary
School. Ten buildings were damaged north of the school. The tornado tracked northeastward along US Highway 31
for another 2.5 miles before lifting near US Highway 31 and Lassiter Lake. The tornado touched down at
approximately 955 AM CST and lifted at 1007 AM CST.
0
16.2 W Phenix City
National Weather Service meteorologists performed a ground survey across far northwestern Russell County. It has
been determined that brief F0 tornado occurred. The tornado touched down in a rural area along the Lee and Russell
countyline, just west of County Road 71. The tornado snapped a few trees along its short path. The tornado occurred
at approximately 541 PM CDT. The tornado path was only 0.1 miles long and 25 yards wide at its widest point.
0
5.4 NW Tuskegee-8.4 NW Tuskegee
National Weather Service meteorologists conducted a storm survey in Macon County. It has been determined that an
F0 tornado occurred with winds estimated around 70 miles an hour. The tornado touched down at approximately
419 PM CDT about 3 miles northwest of Interstate 85 at Exit 38. The tornado touched down near the intersection of
State Highway 199 and County Road 27. The tornado moved north northwest and lifted around 424 PM CDT
approximately 1/2 mile southeast of the Woodland community. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped off along
the path of the tornado. The tornado damage path was 3 miles long and 400 yards wide at its widest point.
0
1.3 W Mitchell- 1.5 NE Cecil
National Weather Service meteorologists conducted a ground survey on Tuesday August 30, 2005. This survey was
followed by an aerial survey performed on Wednesday August 31, 2005. It has been determined that an F0 tornado
occurred with winds estimated around 70 miles an hour. The tornado touched down at approximately 316 PM CDT,
1.31 miles west of Mitchell in northwestern Bullock County. The tornado crossed State Highway 110 and moved
into eastern Montgomery County. The tornado then crossed County Road 2 before lifting around 325 PM CDT, 1.42
miles north northeast of Cecil. The tornado damage path was 5.94 miles long and 300 yards wide at its widest point.
Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped off along the path of the tornado. Several structures, homes, and mobile
homes were also damaged along the path.
2005
07
06
1440
Lee
F0
1.2
0
0
8.5 E Opelika-9.7 E Opelika
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed the damage just east of Opelika and determined the damage was
the result of a tornado. The tornado touched down at approximately 340 PM CDT 8.5 miles east of Opelika, along
County Road 158 just east of Lee Road 269. At least two mobile homes sustained minor damage, dozens of trees
and power lines were snapped off or blown down, and a spare tire was removed from a vehicle and thrown several
yards away. The tornado damage path was 1.2 miles long and 200 yards wide at its widest point. This tornado was
spawned during Tropical Storm Cindy.
2005
07
06
1434
Chambers-
F0
0.2
0
0
4.2 E Camphill
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Tallapoosa
2005
2005
2005
2005
07
07
07
04
06
06
06
30
1334
1255
1242
0514
Macon
Macon-Elmore
Montgomery
Clay-Tallapoosa
RandolphChambers
Law Enforcement Officials witnessed a brief tornado touch down along State Road 50, 4.2 miles east of Camp Hill
or 12.5 miles southwest of Lafayette. The witnesses reported a brief tornado touch down right on the county line
with little or no damage in the area. The tornado occurred at 334 PM CDT. This tornado was spawned during
Tropical Storm Cindy.
F1
F0
F0
F1
0.1
5.6
7.6
17.1
0
0
0
0
1
8 NW Tuskegee
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed the damage between near the Woodland community and
determined the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado touched down at approximately 234 PM CDT near
the intersection of County Road 56 and State Highway 199, about 8 miles northwest of Tuskegee. Several trees were
snapped off or blown down along the short path. One auto body shop was totally destroyed. A man was injured
when he was thrown several yards out of the auto body shop. A shed also sustained damage. At least three vehicles
were heavily damage by fallen trees. The tornado damage path was 1/10 of a mile long and 25 yards wide at its
widest point. This tornado was spawned during Tropical Storm Cindy.
0
2.5 W Shorter-4.7 SW Tallassee
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed the damage across far northwestern Macon County near Shorter
into southeastern Elmore County. It has been determined that the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado
touched down at approximately 155 PM CDT in western sections of Shorter. The tornado tracked northward across
the Tallapoosa River and lifted at approximately 203 PM CDT between County Road 4 and County Road 143, about
2.5 miles southwest of Tuckabatchie community. A few structures suffered minor roof damage in Shorter. Several
trees were snapped off or blown down along the path. The tornado damage path was 5.6 miles long and 150 yards
wide at its widest point. This tornado was spawned during Tropical Storm Cindy
0
2.6 SSW Cecil-5.3 NNW Cecil
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed the damage in northeastern Montgomery County and determined
the damage was the result of a tornado. The tornado touched down at approximately 142 PM CDT about 2 miles
south southwest of Cecil, just west of County Road 37. The tornado lifted just north of Interstate 85 at
approximately 150 PM CDT, 1.5 miles north northeast of the Waugh community. One baseball complex sustained
damage and several trees were snapped off or blown down along the path. The tornado damage path was 7.6 miles
long and 30 yards wide at its widest point. The tornado was spawned during Tropical Storm Cindy.
0
11.7 S Ashland-1.2 NE Wadley
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed the tornado damage that started over extreme northern
Tallapoosa County, about 2.2 miles northwest of Goldville. It appears the tornado began at 614 AM CDT. There
was F0 damage, in the form of scattered tree damage, from Vine Road just south of the Clay County line, east to
near Highway 49. The damage increased to F1 damage along Highway 49, especially to the southeast of the
highway. There were several dozen trees snapped and uprooted, with many signs of convergence in the pattern of
fallen trees. There were a few broken windows in two houses, and one house had its carport lifted up off most of its
support columns. In the same area of concentrated damage, four chicken houses sustained significant roof damage,
and the tin was blown down the tornado track for about 100 yards. The chicken houses were just north of the county
line, in Clay County. The tornado damage path was about 200 yards wide at this point. This damage occurred
around 618 AM CDT. The tornado path continued to the east with more trees blown down along the TallapoosaClay county line, including across Simpson Road and County Road 79. As it crossed County Road 79, around 627
AM CDT, the damage was along the Tallapoosa-Randolph county line. The damage path entered extreme northwest
Chambers County, around 630 AM, along and north of Highway 22. At this point the tornado track ran parallel to
Highway 22 all the way to Wadley, on a northeast track. Three brick buildings were significantly damaged in
downtown Wadley, about 100 yards north of the Highway 22/77 intersection, on the east side of Highway 77. The
southern most building, built in 1925, sustained a fire several years ago and was condemned. The fire had gutted the
two-story building, and only the four walls were left standing. There was no roof on this building and it was taller
than the two adjacent and attached buildings. The tornado significantly damaged at least two of the walls, and the
top of the building toppled over onto the adjacent buildings, causing more damage. Since the integrity of the
building had already been compromised, it was determined the damage was consistent with F0/F1 wind speeds. The
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tornado continued northeast across the Tallapoosa River and knocked down more trees near the intersection of
County Road 33 and County Road 828, near Louina. The total damage path of the tornado was 17.1 miles long and
200 yards wide at its widest point. For purposes of this write-up, the tornado occurred in two counties at the same
time because its placement was directly on the county lines.
2003
3
19
1700
1998
9
28
1626
1991
3
29
0640
1983
12
3
2115
Russell
Russell-Lee
F3
0
0
Fort Mitchell
Funnel Cloud was reported south of Fort Mitchell moving east.
F0
2.0
0
0
12.0 W Phenix City-3.8 SE JC Meadows Crossroads
Brief touchdown near Crawford with little to no damage. Remnants of tropical system.
Russell
F2
2.0
0
16
Ladonia
55 homes with major damage, 16 destroyed, 2 trucks blown over, 1 church damaged, and numerous businesses
damaged.
Russell
F1
N/A
0
0
Twin Springs Area
A building and several cotton wagons were destroyed. Trees were also downed.
1981
4
1
0215
Russell
F3
3.5
2
23
Hurtsboro
Major tornado devastated Hurtsboro's business district and much of the residential area. One person was killed when
the storm destroyed their mobile home. Another was killed when their home was destroyed. Eight of the injured
were admitted to hospitals. Damage was estimated at 8.5 million. About 80% of property in the city was damaged or
destroyed. Twenty-five homes, 8 mobile homes and 25 businesses were totally destroyed. Forty-one homes and 10
businesses were heavily damaged. The tornado apparently touched down just W of the city limits and moved
eastward through the central part of the city before lifting along Alabama Highway 26 E of Hurtsboro.
1978
5
1
0730
Russell**
(Moved into
Muscogee Co,
GA.)
F2
13.0
0
7
W Phenix City
Several houses and trailer houses were destroyed or heavily damaged. At least 400 homes were affected along the
entire path.
1975
3
7
1730
Russell
F0
0.25
0
0
Hatchachubbee
Little or no damage reported.
1966
8
12
1715
Russell
F0
NA
0
0
Pittsview
Trees uprooted, power lines blown down and damage to several houses.
1964
12
26
1230
Russell
F2
NA
0
0
Crawford
One home was demolished and several others were damaged.
1963
4
30
0600
Russell
F2
10.0
0
0
Crawford
2 homes were demolished, one home was damaged, and one barn was demolished. Numerous trees were blown
down.
1961
3
31
1330
Russell**(Moved
into Muscogee
Co, GA)
F3
3.0
0
7
Phenix City
2 houses and a store destroyed. Tornado then lifted and touched back down to destroy a brick plant, barn and a stand
of trees.
1961
2
24
1630
Russell
F2
18.0
0
4
Hurtsboro-Near Hatchechubbee and Seale-5 S Phenix City
Path was in rural area. Several homes damaged and many trees blown down or broken off.
1954
12
5
1600
Russell
F2
2.0
0
1
15 W Phenix City
3 houses destroyed.
13
Russell**(Moved
into
2040
Chattahoochee
Co, Georgia)
F3
1.0
0
0
Fort Mitchell
Several barns and light frame homes were destroyed.
1954
3
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1953
4
18
1700
Lee-Russell
F3
1.0
6
195
Near Auburn
At least 50 homes were destroyed. 4 people died near Smiths in a small home. One person died near Phenix City.
1942
12
5
2200
Russell
F2
6.0
0
31
Hurtsboro
At least 20 homes were destroyed. Numerous trees were downed and livestock was killed.
1924
5
27
0630
Macon-Russell
F2
15.0
1
2
1917
2
23
1400
Russell
F2
NA
0
0
Hurtsboro
Several homes were unroofed. One mill and several warehouses were damaged.
1913
3
14
0330
Russell**(moved
into Muscogee
Co, GA)
F2
8.0
0
12
Phenix City-Columbus GA
30 buildings and 10 homes were damaged or destroyed in Girard...now Phenix City.
1907
4
5
1600
Russell-Lee
F2
10.0
0
5
W Crawford-Dudley-Phenix City-E Salem
Three major injuries occurred as a home was blown away near Crawford. Two more injuries occurred in small
homes near Dudley.
1902
6
16
N/A
Russell
F2
3.0
0
0
8 ESE Hurtsboro
2 small homes and a church were destroyed near the Rutherford community.
1879
4
16
NA
Russell-Lee
F2
10.0
1
15
Near county line
Small homes were destroyed on a plantation in Southern Lee Co. One woman was killed in a home.
Hannon-5 NE Hurtsboro
A home and store were destroyed near Hannon.
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Map 5.6:
Wind Zones in the United States
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Table 5.8: Ranking - Top Ten Tornado Prone States
Rank
State
Factor
1
Indiana
4.25
2
Massachusetts
4.25
3
Mississippi
6.75
4
Oklahoma
8.25
5
Ohio
8.25
6
Illinois
8.75
7
Alabama
8.75
8
Louisiana
9.5
9
Arkansas
11
10
Kansas
11.75
The Disaster Center bases its risk assessment by dividing the square mileage of each state against
the frequency of death, injury, number of tornadoes, and cost of damages for each state. We then
rank each State by these individual categories. We then add the total of each State's individual
rankings and divided by the number of factors (four). The data used covers the period of 1950 1995. The period of the data is somewhat limited, but the results are interesting. The facts
presented here challenge some present day assumptions about where tornado risk is greatest.
(Source: Disaster Center.com)
Map 5.7:
Map of Dixie Alley
(Source: http://www.disastercenter.com/alabama/tornado.html)
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Future Probability of a Tornado
The jurisdictions of City of Phenix City, Russell County and the Town of Hurtsoro are
vulnerable to tornadoes. The probability that a tornado will occur is likely. The working
committee determined that there was between a 10% to 100% chance that one will occur in the
next year or at least one chance in ten years. By examining the number of past tornadoes, the
pattern of occurrence is one tornado every three to four years in Russell County. This natural
hazard event has occurred in one or more of the jurisdictions. In Table 5.1, the committees
indicated that the severity of a tornado for each jurisdictions was as follows: the extent of the
jurisdiction being affected by the hazard is 10% to 25%; the threat to property is catastrophic
with a possibility of more than 50% of the property in the affected area being damaged or
destroyed; the damage to functions is critical with a complete shutdown of facilities for more
than a week; and the threat to safety is critical with a possibility that there would be injuries
and/or illnesses resulting in permanent injury resulting from the storm. The immediate threat to
each jurisdiction is the safety and welfare of the citizens in City of Phenix City, Russell County
and the Town of Hurtsboro. Overall, the risk to the jurisdictions of Russell County was ranked
an 8 by the subcommittee. The long-term dangers are the possibility of structural damage to
residences and businesses, fallen trees and power lines, broken sewer and water mains, the
outbreak of fires, and the destruction of agricultural crops.
Map 5.8: Map or Tornado Averages – United States
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Map 5.9:
Tornado Risk Areas in the United States
(Source:
Federal Emergency Management Agency)
Map 5.10: Tornado Activity in The United States
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C)
Hurricane
Overview
A hurricane is a tropical storm with winds that have reached a constant speed of 74 miles per
hour or more. Hurricane winds blow in a large spiral around a relatively calm center known as
the "eye." The "eye" is generally 20 to 30 miles wide, and the storm may extend outward 400
miles. As a hurricane approaches, the skies will begin to darken and winds will grow in strength.
As a hurricane approaches land, it can bring torrential rains, high winds, and storm surges.
A single hurricane can last for more than 2 weeks over open waters and can run a path across the
entire length of the eastern seaboard. August and September are peak months during the
hurricane season that lasts from June 1 through November 30. On average, five hurricanes strike
the United States every year. In a two year period, an average of three significant (category 3 or
higher) hurricanes will strike the United States.
The 74 to 160 mile per hour winds of a hurricane can extend inland for hundreds of miles.
Hurricanes can spawn tornadoes, which add to the destructiveness of the storm. Floods and flash
floods generated by torrential rains also cause damage and loss of life. Following a hurricane,
inland streams and rivers can flood and trigger landslides. Like the Fujita Tornado Scale, the
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale can be used to give an estimate of the potential property damage
and flooding expected along the coast with a hurricane.
Table 5.9: Saffir/Simpson Hurricane Scale
Category
Definition
Effects
No real damage to building structures. Damage primarily to
unanchored mobile homes, shrubbery, and trees. Also, some
coastal road flooding and minor pier damage
One
Winds 74-95 mph
Two
Some roofing material, door, and window damage to buildings.
Considerable damage to vegetation, mobile homes, and piers.
Winds 96-110 mph
Coastal and low-lying escape routes flood 2-4 hours before arrival
of center. Small craft in unprotected anchorages break moorings.
Winds 111-130
mph
Some structural damage to small residences and utility buildings
with a minor amount of curtain wall failures. Mobile homes are
destroyed. Flooding near the coast destroys smaller structures with
larger structures damaged by floating debris. Terrain continuously
lower than 5 feet ASL may be flooded inland 8 miles or more.
Four
Winds 131-155
mph
More extensive curtain wall failures with some complete roof
structure failure on small residences. Major erosion of beach.
Major damage to lower floors of structures near the shore. Terrain
continuously lower than 10 feet ASL may be flooded requiring
massive evacuation of residential areas inland as far as 6 miles.
Five
Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings.
Some complete building failures with small utility buildings
Winds greater than blown over or away. Major damage to lower floors of all
155 mph
structures located less than 15 feet ASL and within 500 yards of
the shoreline. Massive evacuation of residential areas on low
ground within 5 to 10 miles of the shoreline may be required.
Three
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Table 5.10: Yearly Hurricane Statistics for Alabama
Year
Tornadoes
Deaths
Injuries
Cost Adjusted
1950
2
0
15
$ 72,168
1951
5
0
13
$ 85,138
1952
11
6
116
$ 6,986,816
1953
22
16
248
$ 7,272,034
1954
9
0
36
$ 1,369,594
1955
6
5
27
$ 11,982,399
1956
5
25
203
$ 5,935,644
1957
45
10
192
$ 13,443,629
1958
21
1
3
$ 3,413,943
1959
8
0
8
$ 717,760
1960
11
0
2
$ 1,191,194
1961
22
0
28
$ 4,304,496
1962
11
0
10
$ 1,942,390
1963
20
3
76
$ 13,905,192
1964
26
12
31
$ 4,401,671
1965
9
0
44
$ 1,711,644
1966
10
1
17
$ 1,224,893
1967
24
5
97
$ 18,940,960
1968
10
1
46
$ 7,320,019
1969
12
2
16
$ 1,516,987
1970
14
2
16
$ 1,916,109
1971
22
4
16
$ 2,541,922
1972
14
4
95
$ 2,129,617
1973
45
10
408
$ 103,000,000
1974
39
79
959
$ 41,072,288
1975
35
2
142
$ 41,003,952
1976
30
0
61
$ 11,485,036
1977
21
23
144
$ 29,102,256
1978
22
0
49
$ 6,259,058
1979
23
0
44
$ 3,428,187
1980
27
0
26
$ 3,519,367
1981
14
2
90
$ 21,120,416
1982
22
0
18
$ 1,581,317
1983
45
3
101
$ 10,012,433
1984
42
5
60
$ 21,918,528
1985
42
1
31
$ 10,382,054
1986
14
2
14
$ 5,094,253
1987
7
1
0
$ 27,851
1988
16
0
59
$ 15,009,420
1989
23
21
478
$ 137,000,000
1990
19
0
74
$ 8,613,370
1991
10
5
33
$ 1,509,160
1992
24
2
65
$ 8,519,867
1993
8
0
8
$ 109,421
1994
19
22
264
$ 15,928,692
1995
37
7
215
$ 4,121,945
Total
923
282
4698
$ 613,786,624
Avg/year
20
6
102
$ 13,343,188
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Map 5.11: United States Landfalling Hurricanes 1901-1920
Sec.5 - 44
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Previous Occurrence of a Hurricane
Since 1900, the State of Alabama has been significantly affected by 10 hurricanes. The
jurisdictions of Russell County were clear of any tropical activity between 1985 and 1994 until
Hurricane Opal cause major damage to Russell County. Hurricane Opal caused 2 deaths,
approximately 100 million in property damage and approximately 10 million in crop damage.
Hurricane Opal, on October 4, 1995, was the most devastating hurricane of the 1995 season to
impact the State of Alabama and resulted in a presidential disaster declaration for 38 counties,
including Russell County. Additionally, the occurrences of hurricanes that have taken place in
other counties have been felt by Russell County through severe storms. Russell County has
experienced 9 hurricanes in past 111 years. Please note that due to a lack of reporting on this
event, data was only available for the year 1995 and 2004. Maps 5:11 – 5:15 show the incidents
of Hurricanes broken into twenty year increments with Map 5:16 showing all landfalling
hurricanes between 1950-2004.
Map 5.17: Hurricane Katrina Path - 2005
Future Probability of a Hurricane
The jurisdictions of City of Phenix City, Russell County and the Town of Hurtsboro are
vulnerable to hurricanes. The probability that a hurricane will occur is likely. The working
committee determined that there was between a 10% to 100% chance that one will occur in the
next year or at least one chance in ten years. The extent of the jurisdiction being affected by the
hazard is more than 50%. The threat of loss or damage to property is considered to be critical
with more than 25% of the affected area being damaged or destroyed. In terms of damage to
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services, the committee ranked this area as critical while, threat to safety was ranked as limited.
The committee felt that facilities would be shutdown for more than a week and there would be
injuries and/or illnesses that did not result in permanent disability occurring from a hurricane
event. Overall, the risk to the jurisdictions of Russell County was ranked an 8 by the working
sub-committee. They determined that the jurisdiction had a high risk from this natural hazard.
The immediate threat from a hurricane is high winds that can demolish houses, uproot trees, and
cause flying debris. Additionally, a tornado might develop as the hurricane passes. The longterm dangers are the possibility of interruptions in utilities, fires and explosions from gas leaks,
fallen power lines, and contaminated food and water.
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D)
Dam/Levee Failure
Overview
Dams are subject to a tremendous amount of pressure from the water in the reservoirs behind
them. Dam failure can occur from too much rainfall or melted snow, engineering or
construction mistakes, inadequate maintenance, or a combination of these factors can cause
failure. Flood damage can be caused by events such as floodwater going over the top of the dam.
Regardless of the cause, when a dam fails, huge quantities of water rush downstream with great
destructive force. Dam failures in the United States have resulted in thousands of people being
injured, many killed, and billions in property damage.
Dam safety, especially involving small dams that are privately owned and poorly maintained, has
been an on-going hazard mitigation issues in Alabama for the past decade. No state law
currently exists to regulate any existing private dams or the construction of new private dams
that do not require federal licenses or inspections. To date there have been four attempts to pass
legislation which would require inspection of dams on bodies of water over 50 acres or dams
higher than 25 feet. This legislation has been hampered by the opposition of agricultural
interest groups and insurance companies. Approximately, 1700 privately owned dams would fit
into the category proposed by law.
Due to the fact that there is not a state law or regulation concerning dam safety which requires
the reporting of breaks or other problems, numerous failures go unreported. Local officials
submit dam breakages if they are to them by private owners. Some dam owners believe that
government should not impose reporting on private owners, thus the lack of comprehensive
statistical data.
Previous Occurrence of a Dam/Levee Failure
At this time, the jurisdictions of Russell County do not have any documented dam or levee
failures on file that were caused by a natural hazard event.
Future Probability of a Dam/Levee Failure
Although the jurisdictions have not experienced a high number dam or levee failure, it is
considered a risk to Russell County because there are 63 documented dams and/or levees.
Additionally, as illustrated in Maps 5.18 and 5.19, there are number of dams/levees that are
ranked as a high or significant hazard. According to the Federal Emergency Management
Agency that totaled the number of High-Hazard dams per Alabama Counties, there are six noted
in Russell County. The National Inventory of Dams (2005-2006) defines hazard as an indicator
of potential hazard to downstream areas resulting from failure or disoperation of the dam and
facilities. The working sub-committee determined that this natural hazard was a high risk with
probability that this hazard event had between a 10% and a 100% chance of occurring in the next
year, or at least one chance in 10 years. It was determined that more than 10% to 25% of the
jurisdiction would be affected by this natural hazard. The threat of loss or damage to property
and functions were ranked as critical with more than 25% or more of the property affected being
damage or destroyed and more than a week shutdown of facilities if this natural hazard occurred.
The threat to safety was also ranked as critical with injuries resulting in permanent disability.
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Overall, the risk to the jurisdictions of Russell County was ranked a 7 by the working subcommittee due to fact that the current structural status of the dams in Russell County is
unknown. They determined that the jurisdiction had a high risk from this natural hazard. The
immediate threat from a dam or levee failure is rushing water that causes injuries, possible
deaths, drowning, and property damage from collapsed building and bridges. The long-term
dangers are the spread of disease, animal deaths, and a contaminated water supply. Additionally,
utility equipment can be damaged, resulting in power outages and possible fire and explosions.
Buildings may be dangerously weakened due to this natural hazard.
Map 5.18: High Hazard Dams
Map 5.19: Dam Location and
Hazard Status
Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Census Bureau
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E)
Winter Storm/Freeze/Snow
Overview
Winter storms vary in size and strength. A storm may be large enough to affect many states or
only a portion of a single state. It can range from moderate snow or ice over a few hours to
blizzard conditions. All winter storms/freezes are accompanied by low temperatures and
blowing snow, which can reduce visibility. A severe winter storm is one that drops 4 or more
inches of snow during a 12-hour period, or 6 or more inches during a 24 hours span.
Previous Occurrence of a Winter Storm/Freeze/Snow
Based on the information provided by the National Climatic Data Center, the jurisdictions in
Russell County have experienced three winter storms and three extreme cold events resulting in
one death. In 1993, a federal disaster declaration was made due to severe snowfall and winter
storm occurring in Russell County. Information is not available at this time to determine the
exact locations and costs of these natural hazard events in the jurisdictions of Russell County.
Additionally, due to a lack of reporting on this event, data was only available for the years from
1993 to 2003.
Future Probability of a Winter Storm/Freeze
Although the six jurisdictions have not experienced a high incidence of winter storms and
freezes, these natural hazards are a concern for these jurisdictions due to the number of special
populations in the area. Citizens such as the elderly and the handicapped are not prepared for a
winter storm or freeze. The working committee determined that the probability that these natural
hazards would occur was likely. Winter storms and freezes have a 10% to 100% chance in the
next year or at least one chance in 10 years of happening in the four jurisdictions. The threat of
loss or damage to property and functions was ranked as limited with only 10% or more of the
property affected being damage or destroyed and no more than a one day for the shutdown of
facilities if this natural hazard occurred. The threat to safety was also ranked as limited with
injuries not resulting in permanent disability. Overall, the risk to the jurisdictions of Russell
County was ranked a 6 by the working sub-committee. They determined that the jurisdiction had
a medium risk from this natural hazard. The immediate threat from a winter storm or freeze is
traffic accidents, people trapped in their homes, power outages, frozen water supplies, and
physical overexertion. The long-term dangers of a multiple day storm are extreme hardship on
special populations, death from exposure to cold temperatures, interruption of services, and
power outages. Additionally, flooding can occur if debris-blocked channels cannot drain off the
water from melting ice and thawing soil.
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F)
Drought/Heat Wave
Overview
Temperatures that hover 10 degrees or more above the average high temperature for the region
and last for several weeks are defined as extreme heat. Humid or muggy conditions, which add
to the discomfort of high temperatures, occur when a “dome” of high atmospheric pressure traps
hazy, damp air near the ground. Excessively dry and hot conditions can provoke dust storms and
low visibility. Droughts occur when a long period passes without any substantial rainfall. A
heat wave combined with a drought is a very dangerous situation.
Previous Occurrence of a Drought/Heat Wave
The reported data is limited concerning previous occurrences of droughts and heat waves for
each jurisdiction. Three cases have been found to document this natural hazard event. In 1977
and 2000, a federal disaster declaration was made due to droughts that occurred in Russell
County. Although the documented reports are limited, the jurisdictions of Russell County have
all experienced droughts and heat waves during the past 28 years.
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Map 5.20: State of Alabama Drought Map
Future Probability of a Drought/Heat Wave
Although the jurisdictions have not experienced a high incidence of documented droughts and
heat waves, these natural hazards are a concern for these jurisdictions due the number of special
populations in the area such as the elderly and the low income households. The working
committee determined that the probability that these natural hazards would occur was likely.
Droughts and heat waves have a 10% to 100% chance in the next year or at least one chance in
10 years of happening in the four jurisdictions. This natural hazard would impact more than
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50% of the jurisdictions. The threat of loss or damage to property and safety was ranked as
limited with only 10% or more of the property affected being damage or destroyed and with
injuries occurring that would not result in permanent disability. The threat to functions was
ranked as negligible with critical facilities or services being shutdown for 24 hours or less.
Overall, the risk to the jurisdictions of Russell County was ranked a 6 by the planning working
sub-committee. They determined that the jurisdiction had a medium risk from this natural
hazard. Map 5.21 and 5.22 further illustrates the vulnerability of drought for Alabama as a
whole. The immediate threat from a heat wave is the following: 1) Strain – occurs when hot
weather and/or exertion threaten to raise your body core temperature; 2) Impairment – occurs
when your body temperature approaches 102 degrees Fahrenheit, creating an abnormal state that
disrupts normal physical and mental functions; and 3) Emergencies – when the heat strain from
overexposure last too long or become too severe, collapse from water depletion, heatstroke, or
heart attack may occur. The long-term dangers of a drought can have serious economic impact
on a community. Agricultural production can be damaged or destroyed by loss of crops or
livestock, resulting in food shortages. The increased demand for water and electricity can result
in shortages of these resources. When combined with extreme heat, droughts can make life very
difficult especially if the situation lasts for a long time.
Map 5.21: U.S. Drought Monitor for July 21, 2009
(Source:
www.drought.uni.edu/dm)
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Map 5.22: U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook
(Source:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
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G)
Floods
Overview
Floods are the most common and widespread of all natural disasters--except for fire. Most
communities in the United States have experienced some kind of flooding, after spring rains,
heavy thunderstorms, or winter snow thaws. Floods can be slow or fast rising.
A flood, as defined by the National Flood Insurance Program is: "A general and temporary
condition of partial or complete inundation of two or more acres of normally dry land area or of
two or more properties (at least one of which is your property) from: overflow of inland or tidal
waters, unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source, or a
mudflow. A flash flood is usually the result of extremely heavy rain or snow and is sudden.
Raging torrents flow very fast through river bends after these heavy rains causing water to push
forward well beyond banks and sweeping everything before them. Houses, bridges, and boulders
can be tossed and rolled by a flash flood. No area in the United States is completely free from
the threat of floods.
Previous Occurrence of a Flood
The inventory of floods that resulted in Federal Disaster Declaration in the State of Alabama
shows just how devastating this natural disaster can be and just how frequently it can happen. In
the years of 1975, 1980, and 2003, a federal disaster declaration was made due to floods that
occurred in Russell County. These floods caused approximately $2 million in property damage
and approximately $55, 000 million in crop damage. Russell County, since 1969, has relied on
the Federal Disaster Declaration five times for flooding, either alone or as associated with a
severe storm or tropical storm. Since 1974, Russell County has made fourteen flood claims
according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. In addition to the above
information, the jurisdictions of Russell County have experience 7 documented floods
Table 5.11: Overview of Flood Events for the Russell County Area by Year
Location or County
Date
Time
Type
1 Countywide
01/07/1998
09:30 AM
Flash Flood
N/A
0
0
25K
5K
2 Countywide
03/08/1998
09:30 AM
Flash Flood
N/A
0
0
75K
10K
3 Seale
03/03/2001
02:00 PM
Flash Flood
N/A
0
0
14K
0K
4 ALZ038 - 047>048
05/07/2003
11:00 PM
Flood
N/A
0
0
4.5M
275K
5 Countywide
09/16/2004
10:05 AM
Flash Flood
N/A
0
0
25K
0
6 Phenix City
03/27/2005
02:40 AM
Flash Flood
N/A
0
0
22K
0
7 Countywide
07/10/2005
02:30 PM
Flash Flood
N/A
0
0
17K
0
TOTALS: 0
0
4.628M
290K
(Source: National Climatic Data Center)
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Mag
Dth
Inj
PrD
CrD
Future Probability of a Flood
The jurisdictions of Russell County, City of Phenix City and Town of Hurtsboro are vulnerable
to floods. The areas in Russell County that are susceptible to repeated flooding are as follows:
Carson Drive (Russell County); structures along Cochaleechee Creek (Russell County); Long
Street (Hurtsboro); Lower Main Street (Hurtsboro); Railroad Street (Phenix City); Riverfront
Area (Phenix City); 9th Place (Phenix City); and 7th Street (Phenix City). The frequency that a
flood will occur was ranked as moderate by the planning committee and working sub-committee.
The committees determined that there was a 10% – 40 % annual probability that a flood will
occur. The State of Alabama receives more annual rainfall than any other state in the Union,
upping the vulnerability to flooding. The threat of loss or damage to the jurisdiction’s property
is considered to be high with more than 25% of the affected area being damaged or destroyed
while threat of safety for the population is moderate with only minor injuries resulting. The
committee also determined that the damage to functions was moderate with a complete shutdown
of affected facilities from more than one day. Overall, the risk to Russell County was ranked a 3
by the planning committee and working sub-committee. They determined that the jurisdiction
had a moderate risk from this natural hazard. The immediate threat from a flash flood/ flood is
from the strength of the water, carrying debris and causing injuries and drowning. The long-term
dangers are outbreak of disease, widespread animal deaths, broken sewer lines and widespread
water supply decontamination, power outages, and fires. Additionally, large scale flooding can
disrupt a community for a long time while the utilities are restored, debris cleaned, and property
are repaired.
The only map that is currently available is the FEMA Floodway Maps dated 1981 but as of
October 1, 2009 map updates are underway and will start being available digitally.
Pictures 5.1:
Flooding Pictures (Spring 2005)
Hurtsboro experienced severe flooding in March of 2005. This affected homes, public facilities
and citizen safety. Below you will find pictures of this incident. Responders included The
Russell County Sheriff’s Office, The Hurtsboro Volunteer Fire Department, The Russell County
Emergency Management Agency, The Hurtsboro Police Department and other emergency
resources. Residents had to be evacuated through water up to three feet deep and some had to be
pulled through windows, as doors to their home were sealed shut with water pressure.
Since this incident, The Russell County EMA has help lead the charge with two significant
HMGP Projects. Russell Co EMA in conjunction with the Russell County Commission assisted
in Twin Gates Drive Project located just outside of the Town of Hurtsboro limits where eleven
homeowners were offered the opportunity to sell their home at fair market value and locate to an
area with less flooding issues. Then Russell County EMA stepped forward again and in
conjunction with the Town of Hurtsboro applied for and received an HMGP Grant allowing the
Seventh Day Adventist Church on Highway 10 to sell its building at fair market value and
relocate it congregation approximately one mile down the road were flooding issues should be
non-existent.
See the pictures below of the major flooding that was the precursor to both of these projects.
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Flooding Long St
Flooding Long St
Flooding entrance to Highway 10
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Additional Flood picture Long St
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Flooding Main St
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Flooding Main St
Flooding Twin Gates Dr.
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Flooding SDA Church
Flooding SDA Church
Flooding SDA Church
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Twin Gates HMGP Project Pictures
Street Picture May 2006
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Demolition as of 12.11.06
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Demolition Progress 12.18.06
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Finished Demolition / Grassing / Tree Planting as of 12.29.06
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Followup January 2007
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H)
Wildfires
Overview
A wild land fire is a wildfire in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except
for roads, railroads, power lines and similar facilities. An Urban-Wild land Interface fire is a
wildfire in a geographical area where structures and other human development meet or
intermingle with wildland or vegetative fuels.
People start more than four out of every five wildfires, usually as debris burns, arson, or
carelessness. Lightning strikes are the next leading cause of wildfires. Wildfire behavior is based
on three primary factors: fuel, topography, and weather. The type, and amount of fuel, as well
as its burning qualities and level of moisture affect wildfire potential and behavior. The
continuity of fuels, expressed in both horizontal and vertical components is also a factor in the
pattern of vegetative growth and open areas. Topography is important because it affects the
movement of air (and thus the fire) over the ground surface. The slope and shape of terrain can
change the rate of speed at which the fire travels. Weather affects the probability of wildfire and
has a significant effect on its behavior. Temperature, humidity and wind (both short and long
term) affect the severity and duration of wildfires. Drought also has a very large impact on
wildfires, the amount of damage they can do and the likely hood that they could or could not be
put out.
Map 5.23: United States Drought Status Map 2007
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Map 5.24: Alabama Drought Index July 2008
Previous Occurrence of a Wildfire
The jurisdiction of Russell County is the only one that has had a continuous of occurrence of
wildland fires and urban-wildland interface fires. The map below illustrates the number of
wildfires that have taken place in Alabama thru 2006. These numbers were provided by the
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Alabama Forestry Commission which only documents the wildfires to which this agency
responded.
Future Probability of a Wildfire
The jurisdictions of the City of Phenix City, Russell County and the town of Hurtsboro are
vulnerable to wild land fires and urban-wildland interface fires. However, Russell County
ranked their vulnerability as a 5 (See Table 5.1) while the remaining jurisdictions ranked their
vulnerability to the hazard as 2. The probability that wildfires will occur is possible for all
jurisdictions. The areas of the jurisdictions that are most susceptible to a wildfire are those that
are heavily wooded and with high vegetation. The working committee determined that there was
between a 1% to 10% chance that one will occur in the next year or at least one chance in ten
years. It was also determined that the threat to property damage was critical causing more than
25% of the affected area to be damaged or destroyed by a wildfire due to the intensity of this
hazard. The damage to functions was considered limited with a shutdown of facilities for more
than a day depending on the location and intensity of the wildfire. In terms of the threat to
safety, wildfires were ranked as critical with injuries and/or illnesses resulting in permanent
disability as a result of this natural hazard. The immediate threat from a wildfire is destruction of
timber, property, wildlife, and injury or loss of human life. The long-term impact of wildfires is
scorched and barren land. This land may take years or decades to return to its pre-fire condition.
Map 5.25: Alabama Wildfires thru 2006
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I)
Sinkholes
Overview
Sinkholes are a common, naturally occurring geologic feature and pose hazards to property
and the environment. Sinkholes can sometimes cause substantial damage, threaten water and
environmental resources by draining streams, lakes, and wetlands, and creating pathways for
transmitting surface waters directly into underlying aquifers. Where these pathways are
developed, movement of surface contaminants into the underlying aquifer systems can
persistently degrade ground-water resources. In some areas, sinkholes are used as storm drains,
and because they are a direct link with the underlying aquifer systems it is important that their
drainage areas be kept free of contaminants. Conversely, when sinkholes become plugged, they
can cause flooding by capturing surface-water flow and can create new wetlands, ponds, and
lakes.
Diagram 5.1:
Making of a Sinkhole
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Previous Occurrence of a Sinkhole
While sinkholes have not been a major source of damage issues for the City of Phenix City or
Russell County, over the past ten years there have been about a half dozen instances of soil
instability / sinkholes of nominal size that have cause damage to roads, curbs, water lines and
vehicles. At this point, it has not been determined the exact cause of these sinkholes, but all
jurisdictions in Russell County understand that problems could exist because of this natural
hazard.
Future Probability of a Sinkhole
The probability that a sinkhole will occur for Russell County and the City of Opelika is not only
possible but increasing as time passes. Russell County is already experiencing sinkholes and
there is a potential threat of sinkholes for the City of Opelika due to the proximity of these roads
to the city limits of Opelika. The working committee determined that there was a 20% chance
that sinkholes will continue to develop over the next ten years. The threat of loss or damage to
property and functions was ranked as critical with more than 25% or more of the property
affected being damage or destroyed and more than a day for shutdown of facilities if this natural
hazard occurred. The threat to safety was also ranked as negligible with very few injuries
occurring. Overall, the jurisdictions of Russell County and City of Opelika ranked this natural
hazard as a 2/3 while the remaining jurisdictions ranked this natural hazard as a 1.
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K) Landslides and Earthquakes
Overview
Landslides are a serious geologic hazard common to almost every state in the United States. It is
estimated that nationally they cause up to $2 billion in damages and from 25 to 50 deaths
annually.
An earthquake is a sudden, rapid shaking of the Earth caused by the breaking and shifting of rock
beneath the Earth's surface. This shaking can cause buildings and bridges to collapse; disrupt
gas, electric, and phone service; and sometimes trigger landslides, avalanches, flash floods, fires,
and huge, destructive ocean waves (tsunamis).
Previous Occurrence of a Landslide and Earthquakes
While instances are rare in Russell County to experience earthquakes, there are still some
instances of tremors / quakes that happen hundreds of miles away that can be felt.
Map 5.26: Alabama Documented Earthquake / Tremor History
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Future Probability of a Landslide, Earthquake, and Tsunamis
Based on the locations of the jurisdictions of Russell County, they are not vulnerable to these
natural hazards.
Map 5.27: U.S. Historic Earthquakes
Map 5.28: U.S. Highest Hazard / Probability Map
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The map above is an earthquake hazard map for the United States. Two factors were considered
in making this map: 1) the frequency of earthquakes in different parts of the United States, and 2)
how far ground shaking extends from an earthquake source (related to earthquake strength and
how well vibrations travel through the bedrock in area surrounding the earthquake).
The scale used for this map represents different levels of horizontal ground shaking that have a
one-in-ten chance of being exceeded in a 50 year period (shaking is expressed as a percentage of
acceleration due to gravity). High values of probable ground motion (shown in red) correspond
to areas with highest hazard. Low values (shown in white) correspond to areas of lowest hazard.
The areas shown in white are not free from earthquakes - instead strong earthquakes that cause
significant ground motion are very rare events in those areas.
The map was produced by the United States Geological Survey. Insurance companies use these
maps to set insurance rates, building designers use the maps to determine where buildings need
an extra measure of reinforcement, the US government uses these maps to allocate earthquake
training and preparedness budgets, and the Environmental Protection Agency uses these maps to
set standards for constructing critical facilities such as power plants or waste disposal sites.
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5.4
Assessing Vulnerability: Overview
In terms of the each jurisdictions vulnerability to include the impact of the natural hazards listed
above, a description is provided under future probability for each jurisdiction in the previous
subsection. Additionally, the next section on identifying assets and estimating potential losses
also provides insight to the vulnerability of each jurisdiction in terms of their assets and potential
dollar losses. Further, the following chart lists the vulnerability of the jurisdictions to specific
natural hazards:
Table 5.12: Natural Hazard Vulnerability Overview
Risk Ranking
High
Moderate
Low
Very Low
Not Vulnerable
Natural Hazard
Severe Storms
Tornado
Hurricane
Dam/Levee Failures
Winter Storm/Freezes
Drought/Heat Wave
Wildfires (Russell County)
Floods
Wildfires (All jurisdictions except Russell County)
Sinkholes
Landslides
Earthquakes
Tsunamis
Volcanoes
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5.5
Assessing Vulnerability: Identifying Assets and Estimating Potential
Dollar Losses
This subsection describes each jurisdiction’s vulnerability to hazards by identifying their assets
and estimating their potential dollar losses. The methodology used to prepare an inventory of
jurisdiction structural holdings and estimated losses was to first identify the jurisdictions that this
plan would cover and then the major entities within these jurisdictions that would be able to
provide us with information in reference to large structural holdings. After determining what
hazard impacted each jurisdiction, contact was made with different agencies to gather
information on the number and type of assets and potential dollars losses for structures and
property located in a hazard area.
First, the major jurisdictions to be included in the plan were City of Phenix city, Russell County
and the Town of Hurtsboro. Second these jurisdictions were broken down into several different
areas and/or entities to gather asset information and potential dollar loss estimates. Some of the
agencies/businesses contacted were but not limited to:
o School Boards
o Institutions of Higher Education
o Gas Company
o Electric Companies
o City / County Governments
o County Highway Department
o City / County Eng. and/or Planning Departments
o Tax Assessors Records
o Water Boards
o Chambers of Commerce
o Fire Departments (Paid & Volunteer)
o Police / Sheriffs Departments
o Communications Companies
o National Weather Service
o Forestry Commission
o County Extension Service
o Local EMA
o Census Data through the United States Department
o ADEM (AL Dept. of Environmental Management)
o Internet
o Institutions of Higher Learning / Trade Schools
o City/County Agencies
Each one of these agencies/businesses was then asked in reference to their respective
municipality or county, to submit the information on their assets and their values. For example,
the following information was received by these agencies:
A. Tax Assessors Office – Data on commercial and residential structural
value
B. Water Boards – Data on structural value of water treatment facilities,
pumping stations and storage tanks
C. Chambers of Commerce – Industrial and commercial listings
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D. Census Website – Census data
E. School Boards – Value and quantity of structures by jurisdiction and/or
campus
F. City/County Planning or Engineering Departments – Flood data, sinkhole data, and dam
and levee data
G. Utility Companies – Location, value and quantity of structural assets
H. Fire Departments – Wildfire and structural fire data
I. Emergency Management Agency – SARA Title III Data, and shelter data
Once all of the data was received it was then broken down by jurisdiction and compiled in
spreadsheet fashion to determine the number of structures, their
value and their vulnerability
to specific natural hazards. Due to the way information is collected for structural assets, Russell
County data includes the jurisdictions of Russell County, City of Phenix City and Town of
Hurtsboro. Census was also looked at to define population for each municipality.
As data was being collected, a master contact list was compiled so that future statistics would be
easier to update. This list contained agency/jurisdiction names, contact names, phone and fax
numbers and e-mails. Appendix B provides a copy of this detailed list. The Russell County
Natural Hazards Planning Committee and Working Sub- Committee were also utilized as a
source to obtain the needed information. Appendix A provides a copy of these committees.
In terms of determining the number of critical facilities that were impacted by a particular
hazard, the HAZUS definition critical buildings and facilities was used as a guide. For the
purpose of this plan, all of the following elements were considered in defining the critical
facilities. A complete list of critical facilities can be found in Appendix C:
A.
Essential Facilities are essential to the health and welfare of the whole
population and are especially important following hazard events. The potential
consequences of losing them are so great that they should be carefully
inventoried. Be sure to consider not only their structural integrity and content
value, but also the effects on the interruption of their functions because the
vulnerability is based on the service they provide rather than simply their
physical aspects. Essential facilities include hospitals and other medical facilities,
police and fire stations, emergency operations centers and evacuation
shelters and schools.
B.
Transportation Systems include airways – airports, heliports; highways –
bridges, tunnels, roadbeds, overpasses, transfer centers; railways – track,
tunnels, bridges, rail yards, depots; and waterways – canals, locks,
seaports, ferries, harbors, dry docks, piers.
C.
Lifeline Utility Systems such as potable water, wastewater, oil, natural gas, electric
power, propane and communication systems.
D.
High Potential Loss Facilities are facilities that would have a high loss
associated with them, such as nuclear power plants, dams, and military
installations.
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E.
Hazardous Material Facilities include facilities housing industrial/hazardous
materials, such as corrosives, explosives, flammable materials, radioactive
materials, and toxins.
Once data was collected, it was then sorted by jurisdiction and then placed on the sample
Worksheet 5.1 illustrated below:
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Worksheet 5.1: Jurisdiction Asset Inventory and Potential Dollar Loss Estimate
Asset Type
Total
Assets
# Value
Severe
Storms
# Value
Tornado
Hurricane
#
#
Value
Residential
Commercial /
Industrial
Infrastructure
/ Utilities
Agricultural /
Crops at
Market Value
Religion
Government
Education
Critical
Facilities
Future
Buildings
Total Number
of Buildings
Total Approx.
Value
Total Number
of People
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Value
Dam/Levee Failure
#
Value
Structural assets were grouped in the following occupancy classes:
o Residential
o Commercial / Industrial
o Infrastructure / Utilities (Power, Water, Gas, Propane, etc.)
o Agricultural / Crops at Market Value
o Religion (Churches, Synagogues, Parishes, etc.)
o Government (Structures owned by County Commissions, Town Council or City
Council government’s)
o Education (Public, Private and institutions of higher learning)
o Critical Facilities (Infrastructure, Utilities, Government and Education)
o Future Buildings / Developments (Any other large developments projected over
the next five years)
The hazards that were looked at for the Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan were as
follows:
o Severe Storms
o Tornadoes
o Hurricanes
o Dam/Levee Failure
o Winter Storm / Freezes
o Drought/Heat Wave
o Floods
o Wildfires
o Sinkholes/Landslides/Earthquakes
Once critical structures and hazards were identified then data could be disseminated into these
tables by jurisdiction, as data was made available. Certain data was found to be lacking in
various areas. There were data limitations in identifying assets and their value such as multiple
sources of data that were not uniform, missing data, and outdated information. Due to these
limitations, Russell County’s data includes the unincorporated areas of Russell County, the Town
of Hurtsboro and City of Phenix City. A description of the data collection process and
limitations is described below:
A.
Residential: The Russell County Tax Assessor was able to give current quantities and
dollar amount of residential structures for several different municipal tax districts including City
of Phenix City, Russell County and Town of Hurtsboro. This information combined with current
housing data from the U.S. Census website gave a good accounting of residential structures
within Russell County.
B.
Commercial/Industrial:
The Russell County Tax Assessor was able to give current
quantities and dollar amount of commercial/industrial structures for several different municipal
tax districts including City of Phenix City, Russell County and Town of Hurtsboro. The water
work boards and systems were also polled as to the number of commercial/industrial meters they
had within each jurisdiction. Census numbers were not an adequate way to break down these
statistics because they were county specific and could not be further broken down into county
and municipality numbers. Once the water works boards and system’s statistics were tabulated,
and the data from each individual submitting entity was combined and tabulated it was possible
to come up with a comprehensive picture of the county as a whole and also by each jurisdiction.
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C.
Infrastructure/Utilities:
While response was given by all of the surveyed water
works boards and systems, Alabama Gas and Tallapoosa River Electric Cooperative. Note:
Alabama Power did not submit and statistics for this mitigation plan. Alabama Power officials
notified the Lee-Russell Council of Governments that they were in negotiations with Alabama
Emergency Management Agency about how much or how little they would be willing to disclose
for these plans (documentation on file). The water works inventories do include water treatment
plants, lift stations, lines, and office buildings.
D.
Agricultural/Crops at Market Value:
The Russell County Extension Coordinator
was contacted to obtain statistics regarding the number and market value of agricultural
structures, crops and livestock in the three jurisdictions. The Extension Coordinator was not able
to determine if there were any agriculture assets of any discernable value within the limits of
City of Phenix City, so he estimated the quantity of Greenhouse or Agricultural Producing
entities, but he was able to give a significant figure for Russell County as a whole to include the
City of Phenix City, Russell County and Town of Hurtsboro. Livestock and crops are shown at
market value because if there is a natural hazard and it did destroy a current year crop/herd there
would not be enough time to plant/raise another viable crop/heard for that year. Therefore,
Russell County shows the total monetary value of all of the Agricultural assets because currently
there is not an inventory that separates the information between each jurisdiction.
E.
Religion:
Religion statistics were determined by a count of churches, synagogues,
parishes and other religious structures from the Russell County Phone Book, census numbers,
websites and previous mitigation grants along with the Phenix City / Russell County Chamber of
Commerce.. Because the Russell County Tax Assessor does not list religious affiliated entities
differently on their county tax assessments, there was not a way to break out religion structural
statistics from commercial/industrial statistics for the county as a whole. The numbers shown on
the Jurisdiction Asset Inventory and Potential Dollar Losses Estimate Tables show a total count
of structures with no monetary figure attached. Before the next plan is updated, a source of
data to complete the table will be found and information will be tabulated.
F.
Government: These figures were taken from the inventories from the overall insurance
property listing from City of Phenix City, Russell County and Town of Hurtsboro. Each
jurisdiction was able to share their itemized structural inventories. This did include their town
hall/city hall/county courthouse and their law enforcement offices. Russell County is served by
eleven volunteer fire departments and to date they have not responded with their structural
inventories.
G.
Education: These figures were taken from the overall insurance property listing from
each school boards and higher institutions of higher learning. The entities inventoried were City
of Phenix City School System and the Russell County Board of Education. There are several
other small religious based primary schools and their totals are carried on the religion portion of
the inventory charts dependant upon which municipality they are located in.
H.
Critical Facilities: The critical facilities total was value was derived from adding all
governmental, educational and infrastructure, and utilities figures together. These figures were
not added into the overall totals at the bottom of the spreadsheets. Before the next update of the
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plan, the total dollar cost of the critical facilities will be determined and will be mapped
indicating their location and vulnerability to specific natural hazards.
I.
Future Buildings: The City of Phenix City, Russell County and the Town of
Hurtsboro were all polled as to their knowledge of future buildings/developments. None of the
polled municipalities submitted figures for this classification.
J.
Tornado: The data that was available would not lend itself to identify one area and/or
jurisdiction over another in terms of severity of trauma impacting the physical assets resulting
from tornadoes.
K.
Severe Storms: The data that was available would not lend itself to identify one area
and/or jurisdiction over another in terms of severity of trauma impacting the physical assets
resulting from severe storms.
L.
Hurricane: The data that was available would not lend itself to identify one area and/or
from hurricanes
M.
Dam/Levee Failures: The data that was available would not lend itself to identify one
area and/or jurisdiction over another in terms of severity of trauma impacting the physical assets
resulting from winter/storm freezes. Plans are being made to map the location of the dams/levee
in the jurisdictions of Russell County. Once this has been completed, we will be able to better
determine the asset inventory and potential losses as a result of a dam and/or levee failure.
N.
Winter/Storm Freezes: The data that was available would not lend itself to identify one
resulting from winter/storm freezes.
0.
Drought/Heat Wave: The data that was available would not lend itself to identify one
resulting from drought/heat waves. It is assumed that crops and livestock would most probably
suffer a higher rate of monetary loss during a natural disaster event of this kind. This
information was not available at the time of the draft plan.
P.
Floods: Floods maps in Russell County to include City of Phenix City and the Town of
Hurtsboro are 20+ years old and currently are not reliable. It is the hopes that by implementing
this plan that one of the goals will be to better assess flood prone areas within Russell County
and therefore have a better ability to mitigate potential problems/disasters and determine the
potential structural and dollar losses for this hazard. The data collected would not lend itself to
identify one area over another in terms of severity of trauma impacting the physical assets
resulting from floods. However, at this time, there has not been a survey completed to determine
the value of the structures located in these areas.
Q.
Wildfires: The data that was available would not lend itself to identify one area and/or
from wildfires.
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R.
Sinkholes/Landslides/Earthquakes: It was determined by the Russell County Engineer
and City of Phenix City Engineer that sinkholes were a potential threat. At this time of data
collection for this mitigation plan, there was no discernable historical or current data showing
potential losses on landslides and earthquakes.
The data used for the methodology portion of this plan and the structural asset composite that has
been done for the jurisdictions in Russell County is as complete as possible at this time. As more
data becomes available from any of the non-reporting sources cited or any new or additional
sources, it will be added until the Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan before the
next scheduled update.
Phenix City May 10, 2009
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Table 5.13: Russell County Asset Inventory and Potential Dollar Loss Estimate
Asset Type
Total Assets
#
Residential
Commercial /
Industrial
Infrastructure /
Utilities
Agricultural /
Crops at Market
Value
Religion
Government
Education
Critical
Facilities
Future Buildings
Total Number of
Buildings
Total Approx.
Value
Total Number of
People
Tornado
Severe Storms
Floods
Hurricane
Value
#
Value
#
Value
#
Value
#
Value
9,714
$411,816,408
9,714
$411,816,408
9,714
$411,816,408
9,714
$411,816,408
9,714
$411,816,408
2,389
As a whole
county
825 County only
Ft. Mitchell (11)
Russell Co.
Water (19)
Smith’s St.
Water (Lines
only)
$347,224,615
2,389
As a whole
county
825 County only
Ft. Mitchell (11)
Russell Co.
Water (19)
Smith’s St. Water
(Lines only)
$347,224,615
2,389
As a whole
county
825 County only
Ft. Mitchell (11)
Russell Co.
Water (19)
Smith’s St. Water
(Lines only)
$347,224,615
2,389
As a whole
county
825 County only
Ft. Mitchell (11)
Russell Co.
Water (19)
Smith’s St. Water
(Lines only)
$347,224,615
2,389
As a whole
county
825 County only
Ft. Mitchell (11)
Russell Co.
Water (19)
Smith’s St. Water
(Lines only)
$347,224,615
See Methodology
$1,416,800
$4,320,000
$0.00
Crops $4,400,000
Livestock $6,400,000
Cotton Gin $4,000,000
See Methodology
$1,416,800
$4,320,000
$0.00
Crops $4,400,000
See Methodology
$1,416,800
$4,320,000
$0.00
Crops $4,400,000
See Methodology
$1,416,800
$4,320,000
$0.00
Crops $4,400,000
See Methodology
$1,416,800
$4,320,000
$0.00
Crops $4,400,000
254
See Methodology
254
See Methodology
254
See Methodology
254
See Methodology
254
See Methodology
Russell Co.
Comm. (18)
$32,545,198
Russell Co.
Comm. (18)
$32,545,198
Russell Co.
Comm. (18)
$32,545,198
Russell Co.
Comm. (18)
$32,545,198
Russell Co.
Comm. (18)
$32,545,198
Russell Co.
B.O.E. (17)
$47,873,682
Russell Co.
B.O.E. (17)
$47,873,682
Russell Co.
B.O.E. (17)
$47,873,682
Russell Co.
B.O.E. (17)
$47,873,682
Russell Co.
B.O.E. (17)
$47,873,682
R.C. B.O.E., R.C.
Commission,
Water Works (96)
$71,256,580
R.C. B.O.E., R.C.
Commission,
Water Works (96)
$71,256,580
R.C. B.O.E., R.C.
Commission,
Water Works (96)
$71,256,580
R.C. B.O.E., R.C.
Commission,
Water Works (96)
$71,256,580
$71,256,580
R.C. B.O.E.,
R.C.
Commission,
Water Works
(96)
See Methodology
See Methodology
See Methodology
See Methodology
See Methodology
12,488
12,488
12,488
12,488
12,488
$16,453,283
$16,453,283
$16,453,283
$16,453,283
$16,453,283
50,085
50,085
50,085
50,085
50,085
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Table 5.13: Russell County Asset Inventory and Potential Dollar Loss Estimate
Asset Type
Total Assets
#
Residential
Commercial /
Industrial
Infrastructure /
Utilities
Agricultural /
Crops at Market
Value
Religion
Wildfires
Winter Storm / Freezes
Dam / Levee
Failure
#
Value
#
Value
#
Value
#
Value
9,714
$411,816,408
9,714
$411,816,408
9,714
$411,816,408
9,714
$411,816,408
2,389
As a whole
county
825 County only
$347,224,615
2,389
As a whole
county
825 County only
$347,224,615
2,389
As a whole
county
825 County
only
Ft. Mitchell
(11)
Russell Co.
Water (19)
Smith’s St.
Water (Lines
only)
$347,224,615
2,389
As a whole
county
825 County
only
Ft. Mitchell
(11)
Russell Co.
Water (19)
Smith’s St.
Water (Lines
only)
$347,224,615
Ft. Mitchell (11)
Russell Co.
Water (19)
Smith’s St.
Water (Lines
only)
See
Methodology
$1,416,800
$4,320,000
$0.00
Crops $4,400,000
254
See
Methodology
$32,545,198
Ft. Mitchell (11)
Russell Co.
Water (19)
Smith’s St.
Water (Lines
only)
See
Methodology
$1,416,800
$4,320,000
$0.00
Crops $4,400,000
254
Russell Co.
Comm. (18)
See
Methodology
$1,416,800
$4,320,000
$0.00
Crops $4,400,000
See
Methodology
$32,545,198
254
Russell Co.
Comm. (18)
See
Methodology
$32,545,198
Government
Russell Co.
Comm. (18)
Education
Russell Co.
B.O.E. (17)
$47,873,682
Russell Co.
B.O.E. (17)
$47,873,682
Russell Co.
B.O.E. (17)
$47,873,682
Critical
Facilities
R.C. B.O.E.,
R.C.
Commission,
Water Works
(96)
$71,256,580
R.C. B.O.E.,
R.C.
Commission,
Water Works
(96)
$71,256,580
R.C. B.O.E.,
R.C.
Commission,
Water Works
(96)
$71,256,580
Future Buildings
Total Number of
Buildings
Total Approx.
Value
Total Number of
People
Drought / Heat
Wave
Value
Sinkholes /
Landslides /
Earthquakes
#
Value
See Methodology
See Methodology
See
Methodology
$1,416,800
$4,320,000
$0.00
Crops $4,400,000
254
Russell
Co.
Comm.
(18)
Russell
Co. B.O.E.
(17)
R.C.
B.O.E.,
R.C.
Commissi
on, Water
Works
(96)
See
Methodology
$32,545,198
$47,873,682
$71,256,580
See Methodology
See Methodology
See Methodology
See Methodology
12,488
12,488
12,488
12,488
See Methodology
See Methodology
$16,453,283
$16,453,283
$16,453,283
$16,453,283
See Methodology
See Methodology
50,085
50,085
50,085
50,085
See Methodology
See Methodology
Sec.5 - 92
Table 5.13: City of Phenix City Asset Inventory and Potential Dollar Loss Estimate
Asset Type
Total Assets
#
Residential
Commercial /
Industrial
Infrastructure /
Utilities
Agricultural /
Crops at Market
Value
Religion
Government
Education
Critical
Facilities
Future Buildings
Total Number of
Buildings
Total Approx.
Value
Total Number of
People
Tornado
Value
#
5,780
$289,450,618
1,589
See Methodology
Alagasco (4)
T.R.E.C.(7)
Phenix City
Water (41)
Severe Storms
Value
#
5,780
$289,450,618
1,589
See Methodology
$1,806,500
$16,861,387
$19,029,340
Alagasco (4)
T.R.E.C.(7)
Phenix City
Water (41)
4 (Per Extension
Office)
$500,000
Floods
Value
#
5,780
$289,450,618
1,589
See Methodology
$1,806,500
$16,861,387
$19,029,340
Alagasco (4)
T.R.E.C.(7)
Phenix City
Water (41)
4 (Per Extension
Office)
$500,000
Hurricane
Value
#
Value
5,780
$289,450,618
5,780
$289,450,618
1,589
See Methodology
1,589
See Methodology
$1,806,500
$16,861,387
$19,029,340
Alagasco (4)
T.R.E.C.(7)
Phenix City
Water (41)
$1,806,500
$16,861,387
$19,029,340
Alagasco (4)
T.R.E.C.(7)
Phenix City
Water (41)
$1,806,500
$16,861,387
$19,029,340
4 (Per Extension
Office)
$500,000
4 (Per Extension
Office)
$500,000
4 (Per Extension
Office)
$500,000
114
See Methodology
114
See Methodology
114
See Methodology
114
See Methodology
114
See Methodology
City of P.C. (41)
$25,461,540
City of P.C. (41)
$25,461,540
City of P.C. (41)
$25,461,540
City of P.C. (41)
$25,461,540
City of P.C. (41)
$25,461,540
Troy Univ. (5)
C.V.C.C. (12)
P.C.B.O.E. (19)
Utilities,
Government &
Education (128)
$7,700,000
$16,692,433
$105,961,813
$197,242,561
Troy Univ. (5)
C.V.C.C. (12)
P.C.B.O.E. (19)
Utilities,
Government &
Education (128)
$7,700,000
$16,692,433
$105,961,813
$197,242,561
Troy Univ. (5)
C.V.C.C. (12)
P.C.B.O.E. (19)
Utilities,
Government &
Education (128)
$7,700,000
$16,692,433
$105,961,813
$197,242,561
Troy Univ. (5)
C.V.C.C. (12)
P.C.B.O.E. (19)
Utilities,
Government &
Education (128)
$7,700,000
$16,692,433
$105,961,813
$197,242,561
Troy Univ. (5)
C.V.C.C. (12)
P.C.B.O.E. (19)
Utilities,
Government &
Education (128)
$7,700,000
$16,692,433
$105,961,813
$197,242,561
7,744
7,744
7,744
7,744
7,744
$483,463,631
$483,463,631
$483,463,631
$483,463,631
$483,463,631
27,710 Estimated
27,710 Estimated
27,710 Estimated
27,710 Estimated
27,710 Estimated
Sec.5 - 93
Table 5.13: City of Phenix City Asset Inventory and Potential Dollar Loss Estimate
Asset Type
Total Assets
Wildfires
Winter Storm / Freezes
Drought / Heat Wave
#
Value
#
Value
#
Value
#
Value
5,780
1,589
$289,450,618
See
Methodology
5,780
1,589
$289,450,618
See
Methodology
5,780
1,589
$289,450,618
See Methodology
5,780
1,589
$289,450,618
See Methodology
$1,806,500
$16,861,387
$19,029,340
Alagasco (4)
T.R.E.C.(7)
Phenix City
Water (41)
4 (Per Extension
Office)
$1,806,500
$16,861,387
$19,029,340
Alagasco (4)
T.R.E.C.(7)
Phenix City Water
(41)
4 (Per Extension
Office)
$1,806,500
$16,861,387
$19,029,340
Religion
114
114
114
See Methodology
City of P.C. (41)
City of P.C. (41)
See
Methodology
$25,461,540
See Methodology
Government
See
Methodology
$25,461,540
Alagasco (4)
T.R.E.C.(7)
Phenix City
Water (41)
4 (Per
Extension
Office)
114
$1,806,500
$16,861,387
$19,029,340
Agricultural / Crops
at Market Value
Alagasco (4)
T.R.E.C.(7)
Phenix City
Water (41)
4 (Per Extension
Office)
$25,461,540
City of P.C. (41)
$25,461,540
Education
Troy Univ. (5)
C.V.C.C. (12)
P.C.B.O.E. (19)
$7,700,000
$16,692,433
$105,961,813
Troy Univ. (5)
C.V.C.C. (12)
P.C.B.O.E. (19)
$7,700,000
$16,692,433
$105,961,813
$7,700,000
$16,692,433
$105,961,813
Troy Univ. (5)
C.V.C.C. (12)
P.C.B.O.E. (19)
$7,700,000
$16,692,433
$105,961,813
Critical Facilities
Utilities,
Government &
Education (128)
$197,242,561
Utilities,
Government &
Education (128)
$197,242,561
$197,242,561
Utilities, Government
& Education (128)
$197,242,561
Residential
Commercial /
Industrial
Infrastructure /
Utilities
$500,000
$500,000
City of P.C.
(41)
Troy Univ. (5)
C.V.C.C. (12)
P.C.B.O.E.
(19)
Utilities,
Government &
Education
(128)
$500,000
Damn /
Levee
Failure
#
Valu
e
See
Methodology
Sinkholes /
Landslides/
Earthquakes
#
Value
See
Methodology
$500,000
Future Buildings
Total Number of
Buildings
Total Approx. Value
Total Number of
People
7,744
7,744
7,744
7,744
$483,463,631
$483,463,631
$483,463,631
$483,463,631
27,710 Estimated
27,710 Estimated
27,710 Estimated
27,710 Estimated
Sec.5 - 94
See
Methodology
See
Methodology
See
Methodology
See
Methodology
See
Methodology
See
Methodology
Table 5.13: Town of Hurtsboro Asset Inventory and Potential Dollar Loss Estimate
Asset Type
Residential
Commercial /
Industrial
Infrastructure /
Utilities
Agricultural /
Crops at Market
Value
Religion
Government
Education
Critical
Facilities
Total Assets
Tornado
Severe Storms
Floods
Hurricane
#
Value
#
Value
#
Value
#
Value
#
Value
111
$5,299,140
111
$5,299,140
111
$5,299,140
111
$5,299,140
111
$5,299,140
See Methodology
Hurtsboro Water
Works (6)
$403,172
Not available at present time
See Methodology
Hurtsboro Water
Works (6)
See Methodology
$403,172
Hurtsboro Water
Works (6)
$403,172
See Methodology
Hurtsboro Water
Works (6)
$403,172
See Methodology
Hurtsboro Water
Works (6)
$403,172
12
See Methodology
12
See Methodology
12
See Methodology
12
See Methodology
12
See Methodology
Town of
Hurtsboro (17)
$1,085,424
Town of
Hurtsboro (17)
$1,085,424
Town of
Hurtsboro (17)
$1,085,424
Town of
Hurtsboro (17)
$1,085,424
Town of
Hurtsboro (17)
$1,085,424
Education
Facilities are
owned by
Russell County
School Board
Town of
Hurtsboro &
Water Works
(23)
$0.00
Education
Facilities are
owned by Russell
County School
Board
Town of
Hurtsboro &
Water Works (23)
$0.00
Education
Facilities are
owned by Russell
County School
Board
Town of
Hurtsboro &
Water Works (23)
$0.00
Education
Facilities are
owned by Russell
County School
Board
Town of
Hurtsboro &
Water Works (23)
$0.00
Education
Facilities are
owned by Russell
County School
Board
Town of
Hurtsboro &
Water Works (23)
$0.00
$1,488,596
$1,488,596
See Methodology
See Methodology
Future Buildings
169
169
Total Number of
Buildings
$8,276,332
$8,276,332
Total Approx.
Value
560
560
Total Number of
People
Note: Hurtsboro declined to remit information to update table.
$1,488,596
$1,488,596
$1,488,596
See Methodology
See Methodology
See Methodology
169
169
169
$8,276,332
$8,276,332
$8,276,332
560
560
560
Sec.5 - 95
Table 5.13: Town of Hurtsboro Asset Inventory and Potential Dollar Loss Estimate
Asset Type
Residential
Commercial /
Industrial
Infrastructure /
Utilities
Agricultural /
Crops at Market
Value
Religion
Total Assets
Wildfires
Winter Storm /
Freezes
Drought / Heat
Wave
#
Value
#
Value
#
Value
#
Value
111
$5,299,140
111
$5,299,140
111
$5,299,140
111
$5,299,140
See Methodology
Hurtsboro Water
Works (6)
$403,172
12
See
Methodology
$1,085,424
See Methodology
Hurtsboro Water
Works (6)
$403,172
12
Town of
Hurtsboro (17)
See
Methodology
$1,085,424
See Methodology
Hurtsboro Water
Works (6)
$403,172
12
Government
Town of
Hurtsboro (17)
Education
Education
Facilities are
owned by
Russell County
School Board
$0.00
Education
Facilities are
owned by
Russell County
School Board
$0.00
Education
Facilities are
owned by
Russell County
School Board
$0.00
Critical
Facilities
Town of
Hurtsboro &
Water Works
(23)
$1,488,596
Town of
Hurtsboro &
Water Works
(23)
$1,488,596
Town of
Hurtsboro &
Water Works
(23)
$1,488,596
See Methodology
See Methodology
Future Buildings
169
169
Total Number of
Buildings
$8,276,332
$8,276,332
Total Approx.
Value
560
560
Total Number of
People
Note: Hurtsboro declined to remit information to update table.
Town of
Hurtsboro (17)
See
Methodology
$1,085,424
Dam / Levee Failure
#
Value
See Methodology
Sinkholes /
Landslides /
Earthquakes
#
Value
See Methodology
See Methodology
Hurtsboro
Water Works
(6)
$403,172
12
Town of
Hurtsboro
(17)
Education
Facilities are
owned by
Russell
County
School
Board
Town of
Hurtsboro &
Water
Works (23)
See
Methodology
$1,085,424
$0.00
$1,488,596
See Methodology
See Methodology
169
169
See Methodology
See Methodology
$8,276,332
$8,276,332
See Methodology
See Methodology
560
560
See Methodology
See Methodology
Sec.5 - 96
5.5
Assessing Vulnerability: Analyzing Development Trends
Expected Impacts of Growth at Fort Benning and Expansion of Automotive Industry
Population growth estimates and projections from the Census Bureau and Alabama State Data
Center are based on past growth. Since the 2000 Census, two important economic development
situations have arisen in the region that could potentially affect population growth.
The I-85 corridor has become a hot spot for the location of automobile manufacturers and tier
one automotive suppliers. Hyundai is located in Montgomery, Alabama, 50 miles west of the
region. KIA is constructing a massive automotive plant in West Point, GA, 25 miles northeast of
the region. KIA is expected to bring 2,500 new jobs to Georgia and Alabama. The automotive
suppliers are expected to bring in an additional 3,000 jobs.
Fort Benning, located in west Georgia and east Alabama, will be profoundly impacted by BRAC
realignment. The projected population growth, of military personnel, DoD civilian and contract
company personnel and their families assigned to Fort Benning will total nearly 30,000 when
BRAC implementation is complete. Seventy-five percent of the population growth associated
with BRAC is expected to occur in Muscogee County, Georgia. The other 25% will be spread
across adjacent counties in Georgia and Alabama.
Lee and Russell Counties in East Central Alabama are adjacent to Muscogee County Georgia
and Fort Benning. Statistics from Fort Benning tell us that historically 8% of military personnel
live off post in Alabama and 19% of the civilian workers at Fort Benning reside in Alabama.
Applying historical data to the projected BRAC growth statistics reveals that Lee and Russell
Counties could reasonably expect growth of 1,030 family units between 2009 and 2011.
In Russell County there was a 3% decrease in total employment between 2001 and 2005. The
largest decreases in employment occurred in the construction, manufacturing, and health care
and social assistance industries. Increases were seen in accommodation and food services,
professional and technical services, real estate, and state government. In Russell County, the
government sector has replaced manufacturing as the largest employer. The government sector
now provides 18.7% of non-farm jobs. Manufacturing provides 16.2% of non-farm employment.
Retail trade provides 14.7% of non-farm jobs.
In Russell County, the largest employers are the Phenix City Board of Education (680), and
Mead Westvaco Coated Board (660). Russell County is beginning to recover from the loss of
several manufacturing companies in 2003-2004. McLendon Trailers has moved to Russell
County and will employ as many as 210 workers within 3 years. AlaTrade, a chicken processing
plant, is expected to employ an additional 500 workers within 3 years.
Priority: Infrastructure
• Pursue funding for sewer and water improvements.
• Promote regional tourism.
• Seek public/private partnerships for new projects.
• Make capital readily available for business and economic development.
Update:
• Funding has been received for water system improvements
Sec.5 - 97
•
Land donations have been received from private citizens and Russell County Schools to
build a centrally located sports and recreational complex.
Priority: Education
• Research grant opportunities for education.
• Encourage parental involvement in schools.
• Improve communication between schools and media.
• Promote positive achievements of schools.
Update:
• Communications with media have improved.
• Phenix City Schools AYP goals for 2006 showed marked improvements.
Priority: Revenue
• Investigate becoming an “Entitlement City” and accessing Columbus MSA funds.
• Apply for funding from Delta Commission.
• Attract new, compatible industry to the area.
Update:
• Funding has been received from the Delta Commission.
• New compatible industry has been attracted to the area.
Priority: Visual Image
• Maximize potential of the Riverwalk.
• Plant trees to improve green space.
• Improve gateways to Phenix City.
• Improve image of Highway 431 and 280.
Update:
• Riverwalk has become a center of downtown activities.
• Phenix City is in the midst of renovating one of their major downtown routes.
Priority: Citizen Involvement
• Form county-wide citizen advisory committees.
• Encourage wide-spread involvement in strategic planning process.
Update:
• Russell County Recreation Committee has been formed to address need for improving
recreational facilities in the rural areas of the county.
• The city of Phenix City and the Chamber of Commerce have websites.
Sec.5 - 98
SECTION 6:
MITIGATION STRATEGY
6.1
Overview
The section describes the natural hazards mitigation strategy that provides the jurisdiction’s blueprint for
reducing potential losses identified in the risk assessment in Section 5 of the plan. The strategy is based
on existing authorities, policies, programs, and resources, and its ability to expand on and improve these
existing tools.
The following subsections are included in Section 6:
•
Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan Vision Statement – Describes the overall mission of the
Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.
•
Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan Goals – Describes the mitigation goals to reduce or avoid
long-term vulnerabilities to the identified natural hazards for the jurisdictions. These goals will
guide the development and implementation of the mitigation measures.
•
Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan Objectives and Actions – This subsection includes the
following information:
1. Identification and Analysis of Mitigation Measures – Identifies, evaluates, and analyzes a
comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions being considered to reduce the effects of
each natural hazard identified in Section 5: Risk Assessment.
2. Implementation of Mitigation Measures – Outlines an action plan describing how the
actions will be prioritized, implemented and administered by the jurisdictions. The action
plan includes the implementation timeline, responsible agency, funding sources, and priority
for each action.
Sec. 6 - 1
6.2
Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan Mission Statement
The mission of the Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan is to ensure that the communities of
Russell County are less vulnerable to the effects of natural hazards through identifying and implementing
feasible hazard mitigation projects, increasing public awareness, developing a mechanism to document
past and future hazards, and facilitating a coordinated approach to mitigation policy through state,
regional, and local planning activities.
Sec. 6 - 2
6.3
Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan Goals
Goal 1:
Improve efforts to compile hazard and asset information in order to make
recommendations to prevent new development and to promote preventative
strategies for existing structures in areas that are vulnerable to natural
hazards.
Goal 2:
Minimize future losses of property and lives by making existing and future
residential, commercial structures and critical facilities less vulnerable to
natural hazards through property protection strategies.
Goal 3:
Promote efforts for the conservation, protection, and restoration of natural
resources.
Goal 4:
Strengthen the preparedness, communication, and response of emergency
services before, during, and immediately after a disaster or hazard event.
Goal 5:
Implement structural projects to protect people and property at risk and control
the impacts of natural hazards.
Goal 6:
Increase the coordination and participation of citizens, public agencies, nonprofit agencies and individuals in mitigation projects.
Goal 7:
Increase efforts to inform and educate citizens, elected officials, emergency
personnel and property owners about natural hazards and the potential ways
to mitigate them.
Sec. 6 - 3
6.4
SS
Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan Objectives and Actions
T/
H
Hazard
DF WS D
H
Action
F W
Jurisdiction
Timeline
Responsible Agency
Funding Sources
Priority
S
OBJECTIVE 1: DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM THAT INDICATES THE EXISTING AND FUTURE STRUCTURES, CRITICAL
FACILIITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND SPECIFIC AREAS IN EACH JURISDICTION THAT ARE VULNERABLE TO NATURAL DISASTERS.
Develop an up-to-date map of the
current and future public and private
dams/levees in all jurisdictions.
All Jurisdictions
1–2
years
All Jurisdictions
1–2
years
Local Jurisdiction’s
Public
Works/Engineering
Departments
Local
Low
1–2
years
Local Jurisdiction’s
Public
Works/Engineering
Departments
Local
Medium
Russell County
Local
Low
Engineering Dept.,
Russell County EMA,
Phenix City Engineering
Department
Develop up-to-date Flood Plain Maps
All Jurisdictions
2 -3
Russell County Appraisal Local,
High
X
for Russell County in digital format by
years
Office,
Alabama Emergency
participating in FEMA’s Floodplain
Russell County EMA,
Management Agency
Map Modernization Program.
Russell County
Engineering Department,
Phenix City Building
Dept.
OBJECTIVE 2: IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS TO PROTECT THE STRUCTURE AND ACCESS TO COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES,
CRITICAL FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE DURING AND AFTER A NATURAL HAZARD.
X
X
X
X
X
Implement a tree maintenance program
to prevent loss and protect lives,
property, and infrastructure during a
natural hazard.
X
X
X
X X
Develop a debris management program
after a natural hazard for residence,
businesses, critical facilities, and public
roads.
All Jurisdictions
Sec. 6 - 4
6.4
SS
T/
H
Hazard
DF WS D
H
Action
F W
Jurisdiction
Timeline
Responsible Agency
Funding Sources
Priority
S
OBJECTIVE 3: ENHANCE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT REPORTING TO INCREASE THE ACCURACY OF THE NATURAL HAZARD INFORMATION RELATING TO
THE TYPE AND DEGREE OF DAMAGE THAT OCCURS.
Implement a reporting system to obtain
detailed damage reports from agencies
of law enforcement, emergency
management services, fire rescue, and
other governmental entities.
Russell County EMA,
Local
Medium
Law Enforcement
Agencies,
Emergency Management
Services,
Volunteer Fire
Departments,
City of Phenix Fire
Department
OBJECTIVE 4: IDENTIFY AND IMPLEMENT RELOCATION PROJECTS FOR RESIDENCE AND BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY POSSIBLE NATURAL HAZARDS.
Continue to acquire and preserve land
All Jurisdictions
As
Russell County EMA,
FEMA
High
X
that is subject to repetitive flooding from
federal
City of Phenix City
landowners who are willing to
funds
Engineering Dept.,
participate in the program.
become
available
X
X
X
X
X
X X
X
All Jurisdictions
1 year
OBJECTIVE 5: ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE THE USE OF EFFECTIVE LAND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES THAT REDUCE OR LESSEN THE IMPACTS OF
WILDFIRES.
Develop an educational program with
All Jurisdictions
1–2
Russell County EMA,
Local
Medium
X
State Forestry Office to distribute land
years
State Forestry Office,
management practices and regulations
Phenix City Fire Rescue,
with county landowners.
Volunteer Fire
Departments
Identify and construct firebreaks around All Jurisdictions
1–2
Russell County EMA,
Local
Medium
X
critical facilities that are vulnerable to
years
State Forestry Office,
Sec. 6 - 5
6.4
SS
T/
H
Hazard
DF WS D
H
Action
F W
Jurisdiction
Timeline
Responsible Agency
Funding Sources
Priority
S
wildfires.
Volunteer Fire
Departments
OBJECTIVE 6: IMPLEMENT, IMPROVE AND INCREASE THE NATURAL HAZARD WARNING SYSTEMS ESPECIALLY IN AREAS WITH HIGH NUMBERS OF
VULNERABLE POPULATIONS.
1–2
Russell County EMA
Local,
High
X X
X X
X
X X X Continue seeking funding to secure and All Jurisdictions
place weather sirens in needed places in
years
Alabama Emergency
the county.
Management
Agency, USDA
X
X
X
X
X
X X
X
Continue to enhance and seek funding
and/or partnerships with other agencies
to implement a mass telephone
notification system throughout the
county.
All Jurisdictions
2 years
Russell County EMA,
Russell County 911
Coordinator
Local, Alabama
Emergency
Management
Agency, USDA
High
OBJECTIVE 7: ENSURE THAT CURRENT EMERGENCY SERVICES ARE SUFFICIENT TO PROTECT THE SAFETY AND HEALTH OF COUNTY RESIDENTS
DURING A NATURAL HAZARD.
All Jurisdictions
1–2
Russell County EMA,
Local
Medium
X X
X X
X
X X X Conduct a survey for the county’s
emergency response agencies to identify
years
Volunteer Fire
any existing needs & possible funding
Departments, City of
sources in terms of equipment,
personnel, & resources.
and other emergency
response agencies
All Jurisdictions
1–5
Russell County EMA
Local
Medium
X X
X X
X
X X X Continue to offer annual training
courses on the occurrence of natural
years
Sec. 6 - 6
6.4
SS
T/
H
Hazard
DF WS D
H
Action
F W
Jurisdiction
Timeline
Responsible Agency
Funding Sources
Priority
S
hazards and the recovery efforts
associated with the natural hazard.
OBJECTIVE 8: ENHANCE MASS CARE AND SHELTERS THAT ARE AVAILABLE DURING AND AFTER A NATURAL HAZARD.
X
X
X
X
X
X X
X
Develop a media and public information
packet to advertise the location of
available shelters and the services that
are available at the shelter in the event
of a disaster.
All Jurisdictions
1 year
X
X
X
X
X
X X
X
Establish a recovery response team to
initiate recovery efforts and to provide
damage reports to the Russell County
EMA.
All Jurisdictions
1 year
Russell County EMA,
Local
Russell County Sheriffs
Office, Phenix City Police
Department,
Hurtsboro Police
Department,
Red Cross
OBJECTIVE 9: ENHANCE RECOVERY EFFORTS OF RUSSELL COUNTY CITIZENS DURING A NATURAL HAZARD.
Russell County EMA,
Local
Russell County Sheriffs
Office, Phenix City Police
Department,
Hurtsboro Police
Department,
CERT Team
Medium
Medium
OBJECTIVE 10: EDUCATE AGENCY PERSONNEL AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON WHAT GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE TO SECURE FUNDS FOR
EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING.
1 year
Russell County EMA and Local
Medium
X X
X X
X
X X X Develop a database of contact personnel All Jurisdictions
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6.4
SS
T/
H
Hazard
DF WS D
H
Action
F W
Jurisdiction
Timeline
Responsible Agency
Funding Sources
Priority
S
to send grant alerts to concerning the
Lee-Russell Council of
availability of funds for equipment and
Governments
training.
OBJECTIVE 11: ENHANCE AND DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AIMED AT RUSSELL COUNTY CITIZENS ON HOW THEY CAN PREVENT AND
PROTECT THEIR HOME, BUSINESSES, LIVES, AND PROPERTY FROM NATURAL HAZARDS.
X
X
X
X
X
X X
X
Distribute natural hazard information at
public buildings such as the library to
promote and assist residential and
commercial owners in constructing
storm shelters.
All Jurisdictions
1 -3 years
Russell County EMA
Local
Medium
Hold Community Emergency Response All Jurisdictions
1 -3 years Russell County EMA
Local
Medium
Team (CERT) Training for citizens of
FEMA
Russell County to increase their
knowledge and ability to respond to
natural hazard events.
OBJECTIVE 12: CONTINUE TO EDUCATE AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CITZENS CONCERNING THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM.
Offer assistance to citizens by providing All Jurisdictions
1 -3 years Russell County EMA
Local
Medium
X
current maps and information on the
National Flood Insurance Program.
X
X
X
X
X
X X
X
Sec. 6 - 8
6.5
Overview of the Mitigation Strategy Methodology
The risk assessment was compiled from meetings, telephone interviews, and public input surveys
that were provided by the Planning Committee, Working Sub-committee, general public, and
other key stakeholders in the county. Based on this review of the risk assessment, the Natural
Hazard Plan‘s vision, goals, objectives, and mitigation actions were developed by the Working
Sub-Committee. The goals, objectives, and mitigation actions that are listed in the above
sections were determined to be of the greatest benefit in hazard reduction for the jurisdictions in
Russell County. Once the working sub-committee finalized the overall mitigation strategy, it
was presented to the Russell County Natural Hazards Planning Committee for their input and
final approval.
In terms of the mitigation actions, the actions were identified and developed by examining the
existing programs, plans, and personnel. The Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan Objectives and
Actions Table identify the action along with the impacted hazard, jurisdiction, timeline,
responsible agency, funding sources, and priority. The actions were prioritized first by the
working sub-committee based on the consensus of the group’s knowledge and expertise in
dealing with natural hazards and then approved by the Planning Committee. The Russell County
Emergency Management Agency Director was present and agreed with the prioritization of each
mitigation action.
In terms of the cost-benefit review of the mitigation strategy, the mitigation actions with the
highest priority were considered the most cost effective and achievable for each jurisdiction in
the county. Each of the actions that were rated high were considered the most cost effective
based on the following rating criteria: the action could be completed by existing staff; the cost to
implement the actions could be provided by the existing resources of the local agencies or
possible funding by the state or federal government agency; it can be accomplished in a short
time-frame; and it will have immediate and lasting benefits on reducing the impact of the natural
hazards on Russell County. Before projects are submitted for possible funding and
implementation, it will be reviewed to determine if its benefit outweighs its cost. If cost exceeds
benefit, an alternative project will be selected and pursued.
The above mitigation strategy is multi-jurisdictional. Each jurisdiction that is represented on the
Working Sub-committee felt that all of the mitigation actions applied to their area. The
jurisdictions will equally participate in ensuring the implementation and monitoring of each
mitigation action. However, if a participating jurisdiction does not have a department to take
responsibility for the mitigation action, the Russell County Emergency Management Agency will
coordinate with the governing body of the jurisdiction to ensure involvement and completion of
the action. The jurisdictions did not designate specific mitigation actions for their area but
designated all actions as needed for their citizens.
Sec. 6 - 9
SECTION 7:
PLAN MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
7.1
Overview
This section documents the formal maintenance process that will take place to ensure that the
Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan remains an active and pertinent document. The
plan maintenance procedure includes a schedule for monitoring and evaluating the plan at least
every five years and details how continued public participation will occur throughout the plan
maintenance process. This section will include an explanation of how local governments intend
to incorporate their mitigation strategies into any existing planning mechanisms such as
comprehensive or capital improvement plans.
The following subsections are included in Section 7:
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Monitoring, Evaluating, and Updating the Plan – Describes the system that will be
established to monitor the plan. It will also describe how, when, and by whom the plan
will be evaluated, and the criteria used to evaluate the plan. Finally, a description of
how, when, and under what conditions the plan will be updated and what agencies and
interested parties will participate in the update.
•
Implementation Through Existing Programs – Describes the process by which the
jurisdictions will incorporate the requirements of the mitigation plan into other planning
mechanisms such as comprehensive and capital improvement plans, when appropriate.
•
Continued Public Participation – Describes the opportunities that the broader public
will have during the plan’s periodic review to comment on the progress made to date and
the proposed plan revisions. It will describe the mechanisms for keeping the public
involved.
Sec. 7 - 1
7.2
Monitoring, Evaluating, and Updating the Plan
The Russell County, City of Phenix City, and Town of Hurtsboro will be the governing bodies
that will formally adopt the Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan. Once the plan has
been adopted by these jurisdictions, the Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
Advisory Committee will be formed as the permanent planning group to monitor, evaluate, and
update the plan. A total of nine members in addition to a representative from the Russell County
Emergency Agency will make up this advisory committee. The Russell County Emergency
Management Agency will recommend agencies and/or individuals to serve on this committee to
the governing officials of each jurisdiction. Three members from Russell County, City of Phenix
City, and Town of Hurtsboro will be asked to serve on this committee. These individuals will
serve on the committee for a term of two years and will meet on an annual or as needed basis to
review and monitor the implementation of the plan. The Russell County Emergency
Management Agency is responsible for contacting committee members and organizing the yearly
meeting.
In addition to implementing the plan in conjunction with the Russell County Emergency
Management Agency, the advisory committee will be responsible for interim, yearly, and five
year updates and evaluations of the Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.
Interim Update Process
The interim update process will be used on a quarterly or as needed basis. During this process,
each jurisdiction will keep data on the status of the jurisdiction’s risk assessment, mitigation
objectives, mitigation actions, and mitigation projects. The jurisdiction will be responsible for
reporting any new or changed information on a quarterly or as needed to the Russell County
Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director and/or Russell County EMA Designee. The
information can be delivered to the EMA or provided at a scheduled meeting of the Russell
County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan Advisory Committee. The personnel responsible for
getting the updates to the Russell County EMA are the following:
• City of Phenix City - City Manager or appointed designee
• Russell County - County Administrator, County Engineer or appointed designee
• Town of Hurtsboro - Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem or County Engineer
Once submitted, the EMA staff will determine if the plan requires an interim update and what
information needs to be added to the Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan. Based
on this review, the Russell County EMA will schedule a meeting with the Advisory Committee
to review the submitted jurisdiction’s information and recommend any new objective, actions, or
other updates that need to be added to the mitigation plan. During this update, assessments,
objectives, and/or actions may be moved by municipality and jurisdiction as needed to
accommodate zoning and land incorporation. Additionally, information may be added or
deleted in an effort to keep up with the ever changing standards for grant requirements per
Alabama Emergency Management Agency, Federal Emergency Management Agency, local,
state and federal rules and regulations. The Advisory Committee will facilitate public
participation through meeting notices in adherence with the State of Alabama Sunshine Laws by
Sec. 7 - 2
newspaper ads, postings of meeting notices and website publication. The Russell County
Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan will be updated based the recommendations of the Russell
County Natural Hazards Mitigation Advisory Committee. The interim update will not require
formal approval by the governing body of each jurisdiction. Changes to the plan will be sent to
each jurisdiction and the AEMA for inclusion in the mitigation plan.
Annual Update Process
On an annual basis, the advisory committee will review and evaluate the Russell County Natural
Hazards Mitigation Plan unless it is decided to postpone the update to a later time due to the
possibility of securing grant funds to complete the process. If an annual updated is conducted,
the committee will review the plan to determine the following: a) Has the nature, magnitude,
and/or type of risks changed; b) Do the goals and objectives address current and expected
conditions; c) Are the current resources appropriate for implementing the plan; d) What is the
status of implementing the mitigation strategies; e) Are there implementation problems
associated with the mitigation strategies; f) Have the outcomes occurred as expected; and g) how
are coordination efforts with the public and other community agencies proceeding? Based on
this evaluation, a yearly report will be presented to each jurisdiction to summarize the current
status of the plan and any changes that are needed. The report will include the following
information: a review of the original plan; a review of any disasters or emergencies that occurred
during the previous calendar year; a review of the actions taken, including what was
accomplished during the previous year; a discussion of any implementation problems; the type
and degree of public input; and recommendations for new projects, revised action items, or other
needed changes. Each governing body of Russell County, City of Phenix City, and Town of
Hurtsboro must approve these recommendations in the report before inclusion into the hazard
mitigation plan.
Once this evaluation is complete and each jurisdiction’s governing body adopts the
recommendations, the Russell County Emergency Management Agency or its designee will
update the plan. The time frame for updating the plan is four months. After completion, the
updated plan will be provided to each jurisdiction, appropriate agencies, and committee
members.
Five Year Update
Every five years the updated plan will be submitted to the Alabama Emergency Management
Agency for review and approval following the required rules and regulations of the Federal
Emergency Management Agency.
Sec. 7 - 3
7.3
Implementation through Existing Programs
The jurisdictions of Russell County currently have the following planning documents and/or
regulations: City of Phenix City Building Codes, City of Phenix City Zoning Ordinances, City
of Phenix City Fire Codes, City of Phenix City Downtown Design Standards, City of Phenix
City Comprehensive Plan, City of Phenix City Downtown Development Plan, City of Phenix
City Water Emergency Response Plan, Russell County Mass Care Plan, Russell County Safety
and Traffic Plan, Russell County Building Codes, Russell County Subdivision Regulation, and
the Russell County Emergency Operations Plan.
Once the Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan is approved, the advisory committee
will work with each jurisdiction to integrate the hazard mitigation goals and action items into
current and future planning documents and activities. An education process will need to take
place to ensure that the natural hazard mitigation actions are a component of all planning
documents in each jurisdiction. This will not happen overnight. In order to ensure that this takes
place, the advisory committee will review existing planning documents during their yearly
review of the mitigation plan to determine if these actions have been included.
Sec. 7 - 4
7.4
Continued Public Participation
The public will have an opportunity to provide feedback during the monitoring, evaluating and
updating of the Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan. Once the governing bodies of
each jurisdiction adopt the initial plan, a copy of the final plan will be placed at key locations in
the community for review. During the evaluation process, a public meeting will be scheduled
to inform the public about the findings of the yearly evaluation and to provide an opportunity for
the public to express concerns, opinions, or ideas about the plan. The Russell County
Emergency Management Agency will be responsible for advertising and hosting the meeting.
Additionally, public input will be sought from community agencies and the general public
through a natural hazards survey. Once the recommendations of the Russell County Natural
Hazards Mitigation Advisory Committee have been approved, the updated plan will be made
available to the public through public ad in the paper and flyers at key locations. The ad and
flyer will detail the availability of the plan for public review and its locations in each jurisdiction.
Sec. 7 - 5
APPENDIX A
COMMITTEES LIST (2007-2009)
Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Planning Committee at Large
Note: Committee at Large to receive notices for all general meetings
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Alabama, State of - State Troopers Russell/Russell County Post Delegate
Alabama, State of - Warning Coordinator for the National Weather Service and/or
delegate
Alagasco – Delegate
American Red Cross, Director
Chattahoochee Valley Community College, President
Chattahoochee Valley Community College, Auxiliary Director
Chattahoochee Valley Community College, Chief of Security
Phenix City, City of - Phenix City Council Representative
Phenix City, City of - Director of Phenix City Water Works and/or delegate
Phenix City, City of - Director of Planning and Community Development and/or delegate
Phenix City, City of - Mayor and/or delegate
Russell County - County Building Inspector and/or delegate
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delegate
Russell County - Environmental Services Department Delegate
Russell County - Russell County Commission Representative
Tallapoosa River Electric Cooperative - Delegate
Troy University - Associate Provost for Facilities and/or delegate
Russell County Natural Hazards Mitigation Working Sub-Committee
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delegate
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Project Sponsor
Russell County Emergency Management Agency, Phenix City, AL
Plan Preparation
Lee-Russell Council of Governments, Opelika, AL
Represented Jurisdictions
Cottonton
Dixie
Hatchechubee
Hurtsboro, Town of
Ladonia
Ft. Mitchell
Mt. Olive
Pittsview
Russell County
Seale
(Jurisdictions in bold are actual incorporated parts of Russell County or offer a legal formed
governmental structure that can be represented in this mitigation plan)
Note: Positions may be represented by designated job title or by delegate. Also, according to
jurisdiction, one position may represent one or more departments / vocations.
A -3
APPENDIX B
Contact List for Lee & Russell Counties Natural Hazards Mitigation Plans
Note: Information included for regional purposes
Information Category:
• A= Asset
• C=Critical Facility
• EP= Education Primary (K & 1st –12th Grades)
• ES= Education Secondary (Junior College, Trade
School & Higher)
• F= Fire
• HA= Hazmat
• HI= Historical
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I= Informational & Follow up Documentation, Facts,
Figures, Input
L= Law Enforcement
M= Man Made
O= Other Miscellaneous
S= Sinkholes
U= Utility
W= Weather
Alabama Cooperative Extension Service
Lee County
600 S. 7th Street, Suite 4, Opelika, AL 36801
334.749.3353 Phone
Contact: Chuck Browne, County Extension Coordinator browne@auburn.edu
Municipality: Lee County
Category: A/I
Website: http://www.aces.edu/ or http://www.aces.edu/counties/Lee/
Russell County
508 14th Street or PO Drawer 1128, Phenix City, AL 36868 -1128
334.298.6845 Phone
Contact: Ted Gilbert, County Extension Coordinator gilbetb@aces.edu
Municipality: Russell County
Category: A/I
Website: http://www.aces.edu/ or http://www.aces.edu/counties/Russell/
Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM)
P.O. Box 301463, Montgomery, AL 36130-1463
334.271.7700 Phone
Contact: Azure Jones or records@adem.state.al.us
Municipality: State of Alabama
Category: HA/HI/I
Website: http://www.adem.state.al.us/
Alabama Power
1699 South College Street, Auburn, AL 36830
334.502.2694 Fax
334.502.2601 Phone # Direct for Titus Lindsey
Contact: Titus Lindsey, Manager tplindse@southernco.com
Municipality: City of Auburn, Lee County, Russell County, Town of Hurtsboro, City of Phenix City, Smiths Station
Category: A/C/U
Website: http://www.alabamapower.com/
Alagasco (Alabama Gas Corporation)
P.O. Box 2040, Opelika, AL 36803
334.745.8702 Phone
334.745.8720 Fax
Contact: Tommy Drew Tommy.Drew@energen.com
Municipality: City of Auburn, Lee County, Loachapoka, City of Opelika, Russell County, City of Phenix City, Smiths Stations, Town
of Hurtsboro
Category: A/C/U
Website: https://www.alagasco.com/fw/main/Home-188.html
Auburn Chamber of Commerce
741 East Glenn Avenue, Auburn, AL 36830
334.887.7011 Phone
Contact: Lolly Steiner, President lolly@auburnchamber.org
B-1
Municipality: serves City of Auburn
Category: I (Industry Guide)
Website: http://www.auburnchamber.com/ or http://www.auburn-opelika.com/
Auburn, City of
Auburn, City of, Administration
144 Tichenor Avenue, Suite 1, Auburn, AL 36830
334.501.7263 Office Phone
Contact: Mayor Bill Ham, Jr. bham@auburnalabama.org
Website: http://www.auburnalabama.org/cc/ham.asp
334.501.7261 Office Phone: 334.329.4182 Cell Phone
Contact: Charlie Duggan, City Manager cduggan@auburnalabama.org
Website: http://www.auburnalabama.org/ocm/
334.501.7201 Office Phone: 334.329.4181 Cell Phone: 334.321.1658 SL Cell Phone/Radio
Contact: Jim Buston, Assistant City Manager/CIO jbuston@auburnalabama.org
Website: http://www.auburnalabama.org/it/
Municipality: City of Auburn
Category: A/C/HI/I/O <- this is the category for everything at 144 Tichenor Avenue
Auburn, City of, Fire Division
161 N. Ross Street, Auburn, AL 36830
334.501.3110 Office Phone 334.501.7286 Office Fax
Contact: Lee Lamar, Fire Chief llamer@auburnalabama.org
Municipality: City of Auburn/Auburn University
Category: C/F/HA
Website: http://www.auburnalabama.org/ps/
Auburn, City of, Judicial
334.501.3180 Office Phone: 334.501.7285 Office Fax
Contact: Joe S. Bailey, Municipal Judge jbailey@auburnalabama.org
Category: A/C/L
Website: http://www.auburnalabama.org/ju/
Auburn, City of, Police Division
161 North Ross Street, Auburn, AL 36830
334.501.3110 Phone
Contact: Frank (Buddy) deGraffenried, Police Chief fdegraffenried@auburnalabama.org
Municipality: City of Auburn / Auburn University
Category: C/I/L/O
Auburn, City of, Public Schools
855 East Samford Avenue
P.O. Box 3270 , Auburn, AL 36831-3270
334.887.2100 Phone
334.887.2107 Fax
Contact: Todd Freeman, Asst. Superintendent tfreeman@auburnschools.org
Contact: Dr. Terry Jenkins, Superintendent jtjenkins@auburnschools.org
Category: A/C/EP
Website: http://www.auburnschools.org/
Auburn, City of, Public Safety Department
B-2
Contact: Bill James, Public Safety Director bjames@auburnalabama.org
Municipality: City of Auburn / Auburn University
Category: C/I/L/O
Auburn, City of, Public Works
171 N. Ross Street, Suite 200, Auburn, AL 36830
Contact: Jeff Ramsey, Director of Public Works / City Engineer jramsey@auburnalabama.org
365B North Donahue Drive, Auburn, AL 36832
Contact: Ben Puckett, Construction & Maintenance Division Manager bpuckett@auburnalabama.org
Category: A/C
Website: http://www.auburnalabama.org/pw/
Auburn, City of, Risk Management
130 Tichenor Avenue, Auburn, AL 36830
334.501.7243 Office Phone: 334.501.7296 Office Fax
Contact: D’Arcy Wernette, Risk Manager dwernette@auburnalabama.org
Category: A
Website: http://www.auburnalabama.org/hr/
Auburn, City of, Water Resource Management
1501 W. Samford Avenue, Auburn, AL 36830
Contact: Laura Koon, Director of Water Resource Management lkoon@auburnalabama.org
Category: A/C/U
Website: http://www.auburnalabama.org/pw
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Auburn University
Auburn University, Department of Public Safety and Security
543 West Magnolia Avenue, Auburn University, AL 36949-5325
AU Department of Public Safety & Security / Emergency Management
334.844.8888 Phone
334.844.4808 Phone 334.844.2081 Fax 334.329.1158 Cell
Contact: Chance Corbett – Associate Director, Emergency Management cdc0009@auburn.edu
Municipality: Auburn University
Category: A/C/ES/I
Website: http://www.auburn.edu/ or www.auburn.edu/emergency
334.844.4876 Phone 334.703.7255 Cell 334.844.2081 Fax
Contact: Susan McCallister, Associate Director / PS Information & Education mccalsm@auburn.edu
Category: A/C/ES/I
Website: http://www.auburn.edu/ or http://www.auburn.edu/administration/rms/staff.html
Please use contact information for the Auburn Police Department for Law Enforcement questions regarding Auburn University
Auburn University, Public Safety & Security
543 W. Magnolia Avenue, Auburn University, AL 36949-5325
334.844.2262 Phone 334844.2801 Fax
Contact: Melvin Owens, Executive Director owensme@auburn.edu
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Website: http://www.auburn.edu/publicsafety
Auburn University Fire
334.844.4805 Phone
334.703.7504 Cell Kenny
Contact: Kenny Harrison, Fire Safety Program Manager harrik7@auburn.edu
Category: C/F/HA/HI/I/M/O
Website: http://www.auburn.edu/ or http://www.auburn.edu/administration/rms/staff.html
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Beauregard Water Authority
P.O. Box 271, Opelika, AL 36803-7430
334.749.4900 Phone
334.749.4994 Fax
Contact: Beverly Bishop beauregardwater@earthlink.net
Municipality: Located in Lee County
Category: A/C/U
Cable TV of East Alabama
2400 Sportsman Drive, Phenix City, AL 36867
334.298.7000 Phone
Municipality: City of Phenix City, Russell County, Smiths Station
Category: C/I
Website: http://www.ctvea.net/
Charter Cable
334.887.8171
Contact: John Duran, Plant Manager x419
Contact: Donna Grissett, Office Manager x400
Contact: Shey Lynn, Technical Operations Supervisor X409 shey.lynn@chartercom.com
Municipality: Lee & Russell County
Website: http://www.charter.com/Visitors/Home.aspx
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
2602 College Drive, Phenix City, AL 36869 334.291.4900
Contact: Debbie Boone, Human resources ext.4927 debbie.boone@cv.edu
Municipality: Phenix City
Category: ES
Website: http://www.cv.edu/
Dixie Electric Cooperative
9100 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, AL 36117
334.288.1163 Phone or 334.387.1545 Direct line for Brandon
Contact: Brandon Johnson brandon.johnson@dixieec.com
Serving: Lee County
Category: A/C/U
Website: http://www.dixieec.com/
Forestry Commission / County Office (State of Alabama)
651 Lee Road 113, Opelika, AL 36804
334.742.0320 Phone
Contact: Andy Cotney, Forestry Specialist & County Fire Specialist
Contact: Andy Guy, County Supervisor Lee.County@forestry.alabama.gov
Municipality: State of Alabama, Lee County
Category: F/HI/I/L/M/W
Website: http://www.forestry.state.al.us/
4735 Highway 431 South, Seale, AL 36875
334.855.3302 Phone
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Contact: David Boozer, County Supervisor/Manager russell.county@forestry.alabama.gov
Municipality: State of Alabama, Russell County
Category: F/HI/I/L/W
Website: http://www.forestry.state.al.us/
Ft. Mitchell Water System
P.O. Box 149, Ft. Mitchell, AL 36856-0149
334.855.4703 Phone
334.855.2459 Fax
Contact: David Ellis
Municipality: Ft. Mitchell, Russell County
Category: A/C/U
Hurtsboro, Town of
Hurtsboro, Town of, Town Council
P.O. Box 358, Hurtsboro, AL 38660
334.667.7771 Phone
Contact: Mayor Ray Tapley stovalta@aol.com
Municipality: Hurtsboro
Category: A/C/HI/I/O
Hurtsboro, Town of, Police Department
334.740.9893 Fax 334.667.7771 Phone
Contact: ????
Category: A/C/HI/I/O
Hurtsboro, Town of, Water Works Board
P.O. Box 658, Hurtsboro, AL 36860-0658
334.667.7771 Phone
334.667.7773 Fax
Contact: Rosann Perry, Secretary
Category: A/C/U
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Lee-Chambers Utilities District
Note: Services Beulah Water
P.O. Box 37, Valley, AL 36854
334.756.7150 Phone
334.756.7163 Fax
Contact: Tony Segrest tsegrest@knology.net
Municipality: Located in Lee County
Category: A/C/U
Lee County
Lee County Board Of Education
215 S. 9th Street, Opelika, AL 36801
334.745.9770 Phone
Contact: Kimberly Dwyer Dwyer.Kimberly@lee.k12.al.us
Contact: Dr. Stephen Nowlin, Superintendent nowlin.stephen@lee.k12.al.us
Category: A/C/EP
Lee County Commission
P.O. Box 666, Opelika, AL 36803-0666
334.737.3660 Phone
334.742.9478 Fax
Contact: Roger Rendleman, County Administrator rrendleman@leeco.us
Website: http://www.leeco.us/co/index.html
Contact: Alice Hodge, Deputy Administrator ahodge@leeco.us
Website: http://www.leeco.us/co/index.html
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Contact: Wendy Swann, Governmental Relations Coordinator wswann@leeco.us
Contact: Judge Bill English, Probate Judge probatejudge@mindspring.com
Website: http://www.leeco.us/probate/index.html
Category: A/C
Website: http://www.leeco.us/
PO Box 2526, Opelika, AL 36803-2526
334.749.4142 Phone 334.749.4131 Fax
Law office of Stan Martin (County Attorney of Record)
Contact: F.B. Henderson, Paralegal fbhenderson@stanmartinlaw.com
Lee County Emergency Management Agency
P.O. Box 2769, Opelika, AL 36803-2769
334.749.8161 Phone
Contact: Kathy Russell, Director krussell@leecoema-al.org
Contact: Johnny Langley, Deputy Director jlangley@leecoema-al.org
Contact: Rita Smith rsmith@leecoema-al.org or Mary Moore mmoore@leecoema-al.org or Chris Tate ctate@leecoema-al.org
Municipality: City of Auburn, Auburn University, Lee County, Town of Loachapoka, City of Opelika, City of Smiths Station
Category: C/F/H/HI/I/M/U/W
Website: http://www.leecoema-al.org/
Lee County Environmental Services Department
1111 Auburn Street, Opelika, AL 36801
334.745.9835 Phone
Contact: Jack Marshall leesolidwaste@mindspring.com
Category: I/O
Website: http://www.leeco.us/es/index.html
Lee County Highway Department
1111 Auburn Street
334.745.9792 Phone
Contact: Neal Hall, County Engineer lchd@earthlink.net
Contact: Justin Hardy, Asst. County Engineer cjhardee@charterinternet.com
Category: I
Website: http://www.leeco.us/hd/index.html
Lee County Revenue Commissioner
P.O. Box 999, Opelika, AL 36803-0999
334.745.9786 Phone
Contact: Oline Price, Revenue Commissioner oprice@leeco.us
Municipality: City of Auburn, Lee County, Loachapoka, City of Opelika, and Smiths Station
Category: A/I
Website: http://www.leecountyrevenuecommissioner.com/
Lee County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff W.S. Jones Center
1900 Frederick Road, Opelika, AL 36801
334.749.5651 Phone
Contact: Sheriff Jay Jones jjones@leecountysheriff.org
Municipality: Lee county, City of Smiths Station, Loachapoka, Salem, Beulah, Beauregard, Waverly
Category: L
Website: http://www.leecountysheriff.org/
Lee County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association
Contact: Pete Idsall
Contact #’s: pidsall@charter.net
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Municipality: Lee County, Loachapoka, Smiths Station
Category: A/C/F/HI/M/W
There are six Lee County Divisions of Volunteer Fire Departments
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Lee-Russell Council of Governments
2207 Gateway Drive, Opelika, AL 36801
334.749.5264 Phone
334.749.6582 Fax
Contact: Lisa Sandt, Director of Planning and Economic Development (ext.205) Lisa.Sandt@adss.alabama.gov
Contact: Erin Stephens, Planning and Economic Development Specialist (ext.204) Erin.Stephens@adss.alabama.gov
Contact: Barbara Scott, Planning and Economic Development Specialist (ext.) Barbara.Scott@adss.alabama.gov
Municipality: City of Auburn, Lee County, City of Opelika, City of Phenix city, Russell County, Smiths Station, Town of Hurtsboro
Category: I
Website: http://www.lrcog.com/
Lee-Scott Academy
1601 Academy Drive, Auburn, AL 36830
334.821.2430 Phone
334.821.0876 Fax
Contact: Dr. Don Roberts, Headmaster droberts@lee-scott.org
Municipality: Located in City of Auburn
Category: A/C/EP
Website: http://www.lee-scott.org/
Loachapoka, Town of
Loachapoka, Town of, Administration
6454 Stage Road (Town Hall), Loachapoka, AL 36865
334.887.7683 Phone (Mayor’s #)
Contact: Mayor Larry Justice
Municipality: Town of Loachapoka
Category: A
Loachapoka Water Authority
4742 Lee Road 188 or P.O. Box 129, Loachapoka, AL 36865
334.887.3329 Phone
334.821.6822 Fax
Contact: Shay Newman, Office Manager or Dr. Richard Baker 334.887.6348
Municipality: Located in Town of Loachapoka in Lee County
Category: A/C/U
Website: http://64.176.86.118/lwa/p1.html
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National Weather Service Forecast Office
465 Weathervane Road, Calera, AL 35040-5427
205.621.5645 ext.223 Phone
Contact: John DeBlock John.DeBlock@noaa.gov
Website: www.srh.noaa.gov/bmx/
Category: HI/I/W
Opelika Chamber of Commerce
601 Avenue A, Opelika, AL 36801
334.745.4861 Phone
Contact: Wendy Routhier, President wrouthier@opelika.com
Municipality: Serves City of Opelika
Category: I (Lee County Industry Guide)
Website: http://www.opelika.com/
Opelika, City of
Opelika, City of, Administration
P.O. Box 390, Opelika, AL 36803-0390
207 South 7th Street, Opelika, AL 36803
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334.705.5132 Phone
334.705.5135 Fax
Contact: Rusty Abernathy, Risk Manager rabernathy@ci.opelika.al.us
334.705.5115 Phone 334.705.5113 Fax
Contact: Alfred F. Cook, Jr., Director of Economic Development acook@ci.opelika.al.us
Website: http://www.opelika.org/Default.asp?ID=311&pg=Economic+Development
Contact: Lori Huguley, Economic Development Project Manager lhuguley@ci.opelika.al.us
Website: http://www.opelika.org/Default.asp?ID=311&pg=Economic+Development
Contact: Mayor Gary Fuller gfuller@ci.opelika.al.us
Website: http://www.opelika.org/Default.asp?ID=315&pg=Mayor
Contact: John Seymour, City Administrator jseymour@ci.opelika.al.us
Website: http://www.opelika.org/Default.asp?ID=572&pg=City+Administrator
Contact: R.G. “Bob” Shuman, City Clerk rshuman@ci.opelika.al.us
Website: http://www.opelika.org/Default.asp?ID=600&pg=City+Clerk
Contact: Gerald “Jerry” Kelley, Director of Planning gkelley@ci.opelika.al.us
Website: http://www.opelika.org/Default.asp?ID=508&pg=Planning
Municipality: City of Opelika
Category: A/C
Website: http://www.opelika.org/
Opelika, City of, Engineering
P.O. Box 390, Opelika, AL 36803-0390
334.705.5451 Phone
Contact: Walter Dorsey wdorsey@ci.opelika.al.us
Municipality: City of Opelika, Engineering
Category: A/I/O/S/U
Website: http://www.opelika.org/Default.asp?ID=395&pg=Engineering
Opelika, City of, Fire Department
1015 Avenue B, Opelika, AL 36801
334.705.5300 Phone
Contact: Chief Terry Adkins tadkins@ci.opelika.al.us
Contact: Asst. Chief James “Junior” C. Morgan jmorgan@ci.opelika.al.us
Municipality: City of Opelika for Fire
Municipality: Entire Lee County for HazMat Response
Category: C/F/HA/HI/I/M/W
Website: http://www.opelika.org/Default.asp?ID=404&pg=Fire+Department
Opelika, City of, Light & Power
1010 Avenue C, Opelika, AL 36801
334.705.5570 Phone
Contact: Derek Lee, Director Dlee@ci.opelika.al.us
Category: A/C/U
Website: http://www.opelika.org/Default.asp?ID=444
Utility Customer Service Center
334.705.5170 Phone
Contact: Scarlett Mann smann@ci.opelika.al.us
204 South 7th Street
Opelika, AL 36874
Website: http://www.opelika.org/Default.asp?ID=444
Opelika, City of, Police Department
501 South 10th Street, Opelika, AL 36801
334.705.5200 Phone
Contact: Chief Tommy Mangham Tmangham@ci.opelika.al.us
Category: C/I/L/O
Website: http://www.opelika.org/Default.asp?ID=521&pg=Police
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Opelika, City of, Public Schools
334.749.3401 Phone
334.745.8785 Fax
Contact: Dr. Mark Neighbors, Superintendent mark.neighbors@opelikaschools.org
Contact: Ken Burton, Assistant Superintendent ken.burton@opelikaschools.org
Category: A/C/EP
Website: http://www.opelikaschools.org/
Opelika, City of, Solid Waste Division
334.705.5480
Contact: Michael Dowdell Mdowdell@ci.opelika.al.us
Municipality: City of Opelika / portions of Lee County
Website: http://www.opelika.org/Default.asp?ID=741&pg=Solid+Waste+Division
Opelika, City of, Water Works
502 Geneva Street, Opelika, AL 36801
334.705.5500 Phone
Contact: Dan Hilyer dhilyer@owwb.com
Contact: Eddie Owen eowen@owwb.com
Category: A/C/U
Website: http://owwb.com/
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Phenix City, City of, Administration
601 12th Street, Phenix City, AL 36867
334.448.2701 Phone
Contact: Wallace Hunter, City Manager whunter@ci.phenix-city.al.us
Municipality: City of Phenix City
Category: A/C/I/S
Website: http://www.phenixcityal.us/Default.asp?ID=137&pg=City+Manager%27s+Office
334.448.2720 Phone 334.448.2721 Fax
Contact: Charlotte Sierra, City Clerk csierra@ci.phenix-city.al.us
Category: A/C/I/S
Website: http://www.phenixcityal.us/Default.asp?ID=24&pg=City+Clerk%27s+Office
334.448.2701 Phone
Contact: Mayor Sonny Coulter scoulter@ci.phenix-city.al.us
Category: A/C/I/S
Website: http://www.phenixcityal.us/Default.asp?ID=7&pg=Mayor%27s+Office
Phenix City, City of, Board of Education
1212 North Avenue or P.O. Box 460, Phenix City, AL 36868-0460
334.298.0534 Phone 334.298.6038 Fax
Contact: Dr. Larry DiChiara, Superintendent ldichiara@pcboe.net
Contact: David Wilson, Asst. Superintendent dwilson@pcboe.net
Contact: Mr. Cary East, Executive Administrative Assistant ceast@pcboe.net
Category: EP/C/A
Website: http://pcboe.net/
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Phenix City, City of, Engineering
1111 Broad Street - Building B (Engineering), Phenix City, AL 36867
334.448.2760 Phone
Contact: Angel Moore amoore@ci.phenix-city.al.us
Contact: Brooke Hill bhill@ci.phenix-city.al.us
Category: A/C/I/L
Website: http://www.phenixcityal.us/Default.asp?ID=26&pg=Engineering+Division
Phenix City, City of, Fire Department
1111 Broad Street, Phenix City, AL 36867
Contact: Wallace Hunter , whunter@ci.phenix-city.al.us
Category: C/F/HA/HI/I/M/W
Website: http://www.phenixcityal.us/Default.asp?ID=23&pg=Fire+Department
Phenix City, City of, Police Department
334.298.0611 Phone
Contact: Chief Ray J “RJ” Smith rsmith@ci.phenix-city.al.us
Contact: Betty Woody bwoody@ci.phenix-city.al.us
Contact: Asst. Chief Robert “Bobby” Casteel Rcasteel@ci.phenix-city.al.us
Contact: Capt. P. Pendeton ppendleton@ci.phenix-city.al.us
Contact: Ms. Betty Woody bwoody@ci.phenix-city.al.us
Category: A/C/L
Website: http://www.phenixcityal.us/Default.asp?ID=22&pg=Police+Department
Phenix City, City of, Utilities Office
601 12th Street, Phenix City, Al 36867
334.448.2737 Phone 334.448.2731 Fax
Contact: Steve Smith, Utilities Director ssmith@ci.phenix-city.al.us
Contact: Stephanie Jones (Meter Count)
334.448.2887 Phone
Category: A/C/U
Website: http://www.phenixcityal.us/Default.asp?ID=153&pg=Utilities+Department
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Phenix City / Russell County Chamber of Commerce
334.298.3639 Phone
334.298.3846 Fax
Contact: Victor Cross
pcrccham@ldl.net
Municipality: Phenix City & Russell County
Category: I
Website: http://www.pc-rcchamber.com/
Russell County
Russell County Commission
P.O. Box 969, Phenix City, AL 36868-0969
334.297.0170 Phone 334.298.0844 Fax
Contact: LeAnne Horne, County Administrator lhorne@rcc-al.org
P.O. Box 969, Phenix City, AL 36868-0969
334.298.3261 Phone 334.298.0844 Fax
Contact: Vicki Perry, Assistant County Administrator vperry@rcc-al.org
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334.297.2900 Phone 334.297.2224 Fax
Funderburk, Day & Lane Attorneys (Russell County Attorney of Record)
Ken Funderburk kfunderburk@fdlawyers.com
Robert Lane rlane@fdlawyers.com
Russell County Engineering & Russell County Highway Department
97 Poorhouse Road, Seale, AL 36875
334.855.0209 Phone 334.855.1232 Fax
Contact: Larry Kite, County Engineer lkite@russellcountydot.com
Contact: Shawn Blakeney, Asst County Engineer sblakeney@russellcountydot.com
Russell County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
P.O. Box 1786, Phenix City, AL 36868
311 Prentiss Drive, Phenix City, AL 36869
334.291.5079 Phone
334.448.9178 Fax
Contact: William Alexander, Director Alexander@rcema.us
Contact: Robert (Bob) Franklin, Deputy Director Bfranklin@rcema.us
Contact: Jan Boswell Boswell@rcema.us
Municipality: Russell County in its entirety
Category: A/C/F/HA/HI/I/L/O/U/W
Russell County Sheriff’s Department
305 Prentiss Drive, Phenix City, AL 36868
334.298.6535 Phone
334.291.7667 Fax
Contact: Sheriff Tommy Boswell tboswell@rcso.org
Contact: Teressa Tidwell teressa@rcso.org
Contact: Laurie Franklin lfranklin@rcso.org
Municipality: Russell County & Hurtsboro
Category: L
Russell County Tax Assessor
334.298.6661
Contact: Naomi Elliott
Category: A/C/I
Russell County Volunteer Fire Fighter’s Association
P.O. Box 3578, Phenix City, AL 36868
Contact: Tim Jenkins, President
timothy_110@msn.comm 334.298.7150
Municipality: Russell County (11 separate branches)
Category: F/HI
Russell County Water Authority
4109 Sandfort Road or P.O. Box 970, Phenix City, AL 36868
334.297.3393 Phone
334.298.3793 Fax
Contact: Roger Conner rconner@rcwsa.com
Category: A/C/U
Website: www.rcwsa.com
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Smiths Station, City of
Smiths Station, City of, Administration
P.O. Box 250, Smiths Station, AL 36877
2336 Lee Road 430, Smiths Station, AL 36877
334.297.8771 Phone
334.448.8422 Fax
Contact: Jerry Bentley, City Clerk ssfirstclerk@ctvea.net
Contact: Mayor LaFaye Dellinger ssfirstmayor@ctvea.net
Municipality: City of Smiths Station
Category: A
Website: http://www.smithsstation.us/sites/smithsstation/Default.aspx
Smiths Water and Sewer Authority
P.O. Box 727, Smiths Station, AL 36877
800.298.6342 Phone
334.298.6412 Fax
Contact: Eric Lansdon erlansdon@smithswater.com
Municipality: Located in Smiths Station in Lee County
Category: A/C/U
Website: http://www.smithswater.com/
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Southeast Alabama Gas District
334.678.3410 Phone
Southern Union State Community College
1701 Lafayette Parkway, Opelika, AL 36801
256.395.2211 ext 5310 Phone (Ben)
334.745.6437 General Phone
Contact: Ben Jordan, Business Manager
Municipality: Located in Opelika
Category: A/C/ES
Website: http://www.suscc.cc.al.us/
State Troopers, Alabama
1220 Fox Run Parkway Bldg A-3, Opelika, AL 36801
334.745.4651 Phone 334.749.0452 Fax
Contact: Lt. James Patterson james.patterson@dps.alabama.gov
Municipality: Lee County, Russell County
Montgomery: 334.242.4128
Category: C/L/O
Website: http://dps.alabama.gov/
Tallapoosa River Electric Cooperative
P.O. Box 675 or 15163 U.S. Highway 431 South, Lafayette, AL 36862
334.864.9331 ext. 712 Phone 334.864.0817 Fax
Contact: Terry Morgan tmorgan@trec.coop
Category: A/U
Website: http://www.trec.coop/
Troy State University, Phenix City
One University Place, Phenix City, AL 36869
334.448.5136 Phone
334.448.5205 Fax
Contact: Dr. Keith Frakes, Director of Student Affairs
Category: ES
Website: http://phenix.troy.edu/
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334.395.2215 Fax (Ben)
APPENDIX C
CRITICAL FACILITIES LIST - RUSSELL COUNTY NATURAL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN
Type of Asset
Essential/Medical
Essential/Medical
Essential/Medical
Essential/Medical
Essential/Medical
Essential/Medical
Essential/Medical
Essential/Medical/Morgue
Essential/Medical/Governmental
Essential/Emergency Agency
Essential/Law Enforcement
Essential/Law Enforcement/Detention
Essential/Fire
Essential/Fire
Essential/Fire
Essential/Fire
Essential/Fire
Essential/Fire
Essential/Fire
Essential/Fire
Essential/Fire
Essential/Fire
Essential/Fire
Essential/Fire
Essential/Fire
Essential/Fire
Essential/Fire
Essential/Fire
Essential/Fire
Essential/Fire
Essential/Fire
Essential/Fire
Essential/Fire
Essential/Emer. Operation Centers
Essential/Governmental
Name
Stadium Healthcare
Hurtsboro Medical Center
Phenix Regional Medical Park
Regional Rehab
Care Ambulance Service Sta 1
Care Ambulance Service Sta 2
East Alabama Mental Health Treatment & Intake Facility
Russell County Coroner's Office & Morgue
Russell County Health Department
Russell County Red Cross
Russell County Sheriff's Department
Russell County Sheriff's Department (Jail & Detention Facility)
Russell County Dispatch Center
Phenix City Police Department
Phenix City Dispatch Center
Hurtsboro Police Department
Phenix City Fire Station #1
Forestry Office (Seale)
Cottonton VFD 1
Cottonton VFD 2
Crawford VFD (2 Locations)
Dixie VFD
Ft. Mitchell VFD 1
Ft. Mitchell VFD 2
Hachechubbee VFD 1
Hachechubbee VFD 2
Hurtsboro VFD
Ladonia VFD
Mount Olive VFD
Pittsview VFD
Seale VFD 1
Seale VFD 2
Seale VFD 3
Uchee VFD 1
Uchee VFD 2
Russell County Emergency Management Agency
Russell County Courthouse
Phenix City Public Safety Buildings
C-1
GPS
32 29.786 85 01.153
32 29.944 85 02.771
32 27.638 85 00.250
32 16.926 85 10.065
32 26.338 85 01.205
32 28.457 85 01.108
32 26.446' 85 01.201
32 26.446' 85 01.201
32 26.446' 85 01.201
32 28.082' 85 00.055
32 28.082' 85 00.055
32 14.407 85 24.862
32 28.477 85 01.191
32 26.206 85 00.742
32 30.012
32 10.864 85 02.721
32 07.564 85 04.371
32 27.351 85 11.208
32 26.793 85 16.779
32 18.190 85 00.591
32 16.133 85 58.378
32 16.239 85 16.538
32 11.632 85 8.206
32 14.516 85.24.964
32 28.139 85 4.971
32 22.963 85 02.151
32 11.321 85 09,814
32 17.972 85 10.324
32 18.887 85 06.484
32 20.178 85 12.586
32 23.066 85 07.048
32 26.153 85 08.903
32 26.338 85 01.205
32 28.342 85 00.109
32 28.082 85 00.055
Type of Asset
Essential/Evacuation
Essential/Evacuation/Education
Essential/Education
Essential/Education
Essential/Education
Essential/Education
Essential/Education
Essential/Education
Essential/Education
Essential/Education
Essential/Education
Essential/Education
Essential/Education
Essential/Education
Essential/Education
Essential/Education
Essential/Education
Essential/Education
Essential/Education
Essential/Education
Essential/Education
Essential/Education
Essential/Education
Essential/Education
Essential/Education
Transportation/Airways
Name
GPS
Phenix City, City Hall
Hurtsboro Town Hall
32 28.082 85 00.055
32 14.407 85 243.862
Central High School
JET Center - Hurtsboro
South Girard
Roy Martin Center
Spencer Recreation Center
Central Activities Center
Russell County High School - Seale
Hurtsboro United Methodist Church
First Baptist Church - Phenix City
Blessed Trinity Retreat - Holy Trinity
Woodmen of the World Lodge #338 - Phenix City
Fort Jabe Brassell - National Guard Armory - Phenix City
Old Russell County Courthouse - Seale
Hurtsboro Headstart Facility
Ridgecrest Elementary
Meadowlane Elementary
Westview Elementary
Lakewood Elementary
Sherwood Elementary
St. Patrick's School
Glenwood School
Phenix City Intermediate
Phenix City Elementary
Phenix City Success Academy
Troy State University
Chatachoochee Valley Community College
Mother Mary Mission
Phenix Christian School
Oliver Elementary - Seale
Dixie Elementary - Dixie
Ladonia Elementary - Ladonia
Mt. Olive Elementary - Ft. Mitchell
Instructional Materials Center - Seale
Russell Elementary School
Russell County Middle School - Seale
Seale Campus Buildings
N/A
32 29.121 85 02.432
32.14.386 85 24.887
32 26.199 85 00.108
32 30.008 85 00.632
C-2
32 28.408 85 00.901
32 20.044 85 09.066
32 17.893 85 10.055
32 25.992 85 01.250
32 26.499 85 00.071
32 28.000 85 01.404
32 29.574 85 00.217
32 29.898 85 01.983
32 32.242 85 02.959
32 29.037 85 01.552
32 28.935 85 01.497
32 28.620 85 00.957
32 25.383 85 01.815
32 25.416 85 01.815
32 17.155 85 00.381
32 16.926 85 10.065
32 26.774 85 15.449
32 28.102 85 5.053
32 21.560 85 01.907
32 14.309 85 25.281
32 19.873 85 09.315
32 28.376 85 00.009
Type of Asset
Transportation/Bridges
Transportation/Highways
Transportation/Highways/Extensions
Transportation/Railways
Transportation/Waterway
Transportation/Motor Freight and Air Carriers
Infrastructure/Communications
Infrastructure Systems/Electricity
Infrastructure Systems/Electricity
Infrastructure Systems/Electricity/Dams
Infrastructure Systems/Public Works
Infrastructure Systems/Utility
Name
13th Street Bridge
14th Street Bridge
Dillingham Bridge
Ogletree Bridge
Highway 80 (North Bypass) Bridge
Highway 80 East & West
Highway 431 North & South
Highway 280 East & West
Broad Street
Summerville Road
Seale Road
Highway 26 (Hurtsboro)
Highway 51 (Hurtsboro)
5th Avenue Extension
Norfolk Southern Railway
Chattachooee River
FEDEX Freight
Southeastern Freightliners
Brown Trucking
ASIA Motor Freight
Conway Southern Express
Overnite Transportation
AAA Cooper Transportation
Yellow Freight Transportation
Phenix Cable Facilities
Bellsouth Phone
Verizon Cellular
Southern Link
Nextel
Alabama Power
Tallapoosa River Electric Cooperative
Oliver Dam (Located in Columbus, GA)
Phenix City Water Treatment Plant
Phenix City Waste Water Treatment Plant
Phenix City Water
Smith's Station Water Authority
Ft. Mitchell Water System
Hurtsboro Water Works
Russell County Water Authority
Alagasco (Energen or Alabama Gas)
C-3
GPS
32 29.584 85 00.584
32 29.966 84 58.274
32 18.724 85 00.752
32 24.867 85 05.560
Type of Asset
Name
Infrastructure Systems/Utility/Pipeline
Sungas Co.
Green Propane
Southeast Alabama Gas
Southern Natural Gas Pipeline
Agencies in Lee County that serve Russell County
Essential/Medical
Essential/Law Enforcement/Detention/Youth
State Troopers Post (Located in Opelika, AL)
East Alabama Mental Health (Located in Opelika, AL)
Lee County Youth Development Center (Located in Opelika, AL)
Smith's Station Water Treatment Plant (Located in Smiths Station, AL)
GPS
Communication Tower Coordinates
Bailey Hill Communication Tower
North Fire Communication Tower
West Fire Communication Tower
South Fire Communication Tower
32 27.715 85 02.300
32 26.238 85 03.771
32 19.022 85 10.196
Water Tank Coordinates
Russell County Water Tanks
32 26.238 85 03.771
32 27.880 85 13.869
32 19.799 85 24.532
32 21.130 85 18.106
32 19.817 85 09.852
32 19.852 85 09.797
32 08.082 85 09.814
32 26.059 85 02.810
32 26.990 85 00.702
32 27.715 85 02.300
32 32.157 84 02.890
Phenix City Water Tanks
C-4
APPENDIX D
PROJECT LISTING - APPENDIX D
Sirens for Russell County for Mitigation Plan – 20 Sites Completed
1
808 8th St. Phenix City
2
25th Ave @ 10th Street
3
Dobbs Drive near Auburn Road
4
Meadowwood Drive @ Hwy 80 Phenix City
5
Joyce Drive @ Stephens Loop
6
Hwy 80 @ Jowers Road
7
Boswell Road @ Camp Parkman
8
Owens Road @ Ft. Mitchell Fire Station 2
9
10
Hwy 165 @ Co Road 43
Prudence Road @ Hatchechubbee VFD Station 2
11
Wiggins Lane @ Will Avenue
12
Clark Road @ Fuqua Drive
13
Old Seale Courthouse
14
Tarver Road @ Avalon Drive
15
Hwy 165 @ Holy Trinity
16
Hwy 169 @ County Road 22
17
Flournoy Road @ Hwy 80
18
Sweetwater Branch Road @ Oak Street
19
Old Ware Rd @ Freeman Road
20
Sandfort Road @ Dawson Rd
21
Hwy 169 @ Padgette's Road
22
Sandfort Rd @ Clark Road
23
Huguley Road @ S. Herring Road
24
Hwy 80 West near Jenkins Road
25
Old Seale Hwy @ Rosemont Circle
26
Co Road 22 @ Hyram Road
27
Co Road 22 @ Hitchitie Road
28
Whitetail Road near Doe Drive
29
Hwy 165 - Senior Center
30
Kitetown Road @ Blueberry Road
31
Blackbottom Road
32
County Road 39 @ County Road 18
33
McKenzie Road
34
Hwy 26 @ Colbert Road
35
Shady Grove Rd @ Camelia Road
36
Wendee Road @ Friendship
37
Bluff Creek State Park
38
Hwy 165 @ County Road 4
39
Briar Creek Park
40
Leroy Road and Lindsey Road
41
Rutherford Road @ Mandy Road
42
County Road 24 @ Harvest Road
43
Summerville Road @ Thomas Road
44
Upshaw Flats Road @ Grant Circle
45
Hwy 431 South @ Villula Road
Other sites to be added at Russell County EMA or municipality
discretion.
D-1
Safe Room Listing for Mitigation Plan Completed
1
Russell County EMA
311 Prentiss Dr.
Phenix City, AL 36869
334-291-5079
2
Kim Taylor
4023 28th Ave
334-448-9948
3
Chance Corbett
Overlook Dr.
706-570-5902
4
Clifton Knotts
3895 Sandfort Rd.
5
Debbie Hewitt
4 Duke Drive
Fort Mitchell, AL 36856
334-855-0104
6
William Flynn
#8 Flynn Dr.
334-468-0018
7
John Mike Corbett
Martin Dr.
334-297-3736
8
Patricia S. Bowden
121 Kitetown Road
Seale, AL 36875
334-855-3782
9
Carolyn Collins
5131 Sandfort Rd.
Seale, AL 36875
334-855-9530
10
Danny Trudell
8 Duke Drive
334-855-9919
11
Sarah Daniels
312 Boswell Rd.
334-297-3526
D-2
12
George Quintanilla
30 Bradley Road
334-855-3354
13
William E Starke
12 Mott Road Rd.
Seale, AL 36875
334-855-4553
14
Charles Rittenhouse
2301 Dobbs Drive
334-298-2377
Other sites to be added at Russell
County EMA or municipality discretion.
Generator Locations
Municipality
Purpose
1
4224 Sandfort Road
Russell County
Water Supply
2
4133 Sandfort Road
Russell County
Water Supply
3
6001 N Uchee Road
Russell County / Hatchechubee
Water Supply
4
179 Nuckols Road
Ft. Mitchell
Water Supply
5
1024 Highway 165
Ft. Mitchell
Water Supply
6
300 Firetower Road
Ft. Mitchell
Water Supply
7
18 Depot Street
Hurtsboro
Water Supply
County EMA or municipality
discretion.
Dredging
Municipality
Issue
1
Hurtsboro Creek
Russell County
Repetitive Flooding
2
Hurtsboro Creek
Town of Hurtsboro
Repetitive Flooding
County EMA or municipality
discretion.
Buyout Addresses
Municipality
Issue
1
1555 Gregory Street
Town of Hurtsboro
Repetitive Flooding
2
803 Main Street
Town of Hurtsboro
Repetitive Flooding
3
802 Main Street
Town of Hurtsboro
Repetitive Flooding
4
182 Long Street
Properties located along Highway 10
Hurtsboro
Town of Hurtsboro
Repetitive Flooding
Town of Hurtsboro
Repetitive Flooding
Other sites to be added at Russell County
EMA or municipality discretion.
5
NOAA Weather Radio Sites - Completed
Daycares / Preschools
1
Summerville Baptist Kindergarten
3500 Summerville Rd
D-3
2
Toddler Town Child Care Center
2305 S Railroad St
3
Just for Kids 2 Childcare Center
3102 Opelika Rd
4
Phenix City, AL
Just for Kids Daycare Center
5009 Summerville Rd
5
Phenix City, AL
Just Us Kids
2401 Sportsman Dr
6
Phenix City, AL
Kidz Central Daycare
1407 Broad St
7
Phenix City, AL
Kidz-N-Co
3756 US Highway 80 W
8
Phenix City, AL
Child Care Network Inc
2101 5th St S
9
Phenix City, AL
Child Care Resource Center
1003 25th Ave
10
Phenix City, AL
Christian Child Development
2608 Summerville Rd
11
Phenix City, AL
Eagle's Voyage Community Center
1008 Gateway Dr
12
Phenix City, AL
Early Bird Child Dev Center
1713 17th Ave
13
Phenix City, AL
Hillside Methodist Christian Child Dev.
Hwy 80
Phenix City, AL
14
Kingdom Kids Room To Grow
2815 Stadium Dr
15
Phenix City, AL
Lakewood Child Development Center
4011 Lakewood Dr
16
Phenix City, AL
MOTHER MARY SCHOOL
318 SEALE RD
17
PHENIX CITY, AL
New Beginnings Child Care Center
701 4th St
18
Phenix City, AL
Perfecting Ministries Academy
2207 28th St
Phenix City, AL
19
Care-A-Lot's Child Dev Center
Phenix City, AL
D-4
20
Carolyn's Playhouse & Preschool
1015 14th St
21
Phenix City, AL
Kids for Christ
202 S. Seale Rd.
Phenix City, Al
22
Power Up Day Care
1200 12th Ct.
Phenix City, AL
23
Rainbow's End
1309 10th Ave.
Phenix City, AL
24
Adams Daycare
242 Hwy 26
Seale, AL
Churches / Houses of Worship
1
New Beginnings Fellowship
2
Phenix City, AL
Jehovah's Witnesses Crawford
US Highway 80
3
Phenix City, AL
Crawford Road Baptist Church
4
Phenix City, AL
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Crawford Rd
5
Phenix City, AL
Church of Jesus Christ of Lds
Crawford Rd
Phenix City, AL
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Highway 80
6
Phenix City, AL
Shady Woods Baptist Church
Crawford Rd
7
Phenix City, AL
St John Baptist Church
Crawford Rd
8
Phenix City, AL
Auburn Heights Baptist Church
4207 Auburn Rd
9
Phenix City, AL
Faith Outreach Church
1306 23rd CT
10
Phenix City, AL
Brighter Days Ministries
1707 14th St
11
Phenix City, AL
Hillside United Methodist Church
12
Phenix City, AL
Phenix City Church of Christ
D-5
13
Phenix City, AL
Emmanuel Baptist Church
1207 18th Ave
14
Phenix City, AL
Lakewood Baptist Church of Pc
4011 Lakewood Dr
15
Phenix City, AL
New Bride Christian Church
2306 26th St
16
Phenix City, AL
Golden Acres Assembly of God
2701 S Railroad St
17
Phenix City, AL
White Rock Freewill Baptist
4 Crawford Church Rd
18
Phenix City, AL
First Christian Church
18th Pl & 21st Ct.
19
Oasis Ministries
800 Martin Luther King Jr S
20
Phenix City, AL
Grace AME Zion Church
2203 27th St
21
Phenix City, AL
Pine Grove Baptist Church
112 Wright Rd
22
Phenix City, AL
Enterprise Baptist Church
1004 15th Ave
23
Phenix City, AL
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist
832 16th Ave
24
Phenix City, AL
Phenix City First Congregation
1608 14th Ct
25
Phenix City, AL
Courts of Praise
1410 14th Ct
26
Phenix City, AL
Body of Christ Church
2207 28th St
27
Phenix City, AL
New Central Baptist Church
1702 24th St
28
Phenix City, AL
Shiloh Baptist Church
1410 14th Ave
29
Phenix City, AL
First United Methodist Church
1600 Sandfort Rd
30
Phenix City, AL
Golden Acres Baptist Church
D-6
3405 S Railroad St
Phenix City, AL
31
Whiterock Assembly of God Church
32
Phenix City, AL
Higher Power Outreach Church
1200 12th Ct
33
Phenix City, AL
Phillips Temple CME Church
1310 15th St
34
Phenix City, AL
Bethany Congregational Church
1909 13th Ave
35
Phenix City, AL
Uchee Chapel AME Church
Sandfort Rd
36
Phenix City, AL
Pierce Chapel Assembly of God
2084 Lee Rd 427
37
Phenix City, AL
Shield of Faith
Highway 280 & 431 N
38
Phenix City, AL
St Paul's CME Church
39
Phenix City, AL
United Baptist Church
1900 Knowles Rd
40
Phenix City, AL
Allen Temple AME Church
1501 12th Ave
41
Phenix City, AL
Liberty Hill Baptist Church
1210 15th Pl
42
Phenix City, AL
Landmark Freewill Baptist Church
1714 Knowles Rd
43
Phenix City, AL
First Assembly Of God Church
3777 Highway 431 N
Phenix City, AL
44
Bethel Ame Church
Fort Mitchell Hwy
45
Phenix City, AL
Epworth United Methodist Church
3763 Highway 431 N
46
Phenix City, AL
First Church of the Nazarene
270 Lee Road 456
47
Phenix City, AL
Fourth Dimension Christian
1153 280 Bypass
48
Phenix City, AL
Goodhope Baptist Church
Old Auburn Rd
D-7
49
Phenix City, AL
Vance Memorial Chapel
3738 Highway 431 N
60
Phenix City, AL
True Divine Missionary Baptist Church
1105 9th St
51
Phenix City, AL
St Mark Free Will Baptist Church
1012 11th St
52
Phenix City, AL
Oakview Church of God
102 US Highway 431 S
53
Phenix City, AL
Oasis Church International
800 Highway 431 S
54
Phenix City, AL
Power of Praise Assembly-God
230 US Highway 431 S
55
Phenix City, AL
Bethlehem Healing Temple-Faith
1021 16th St
56
Phenix City, AL
Franchise Missionary Baptist Church
931 10th Ave
Phenix City, AL
57
GAINES CHAPEL AME CHURCH
921 10TH AVE
58
PHENIX CITY, AL
Total Man Ministries
810 14th St
59
Phenix City, AL
First Tabernacle
1501 1st Pl
60
Phenix City, AL
House of God
813 14th St
61
Phenix City, AL
First Baptist Church
2608 Summerville Rd
62
Phenix City, AL
Nichols Chapel AME Church
215 11th Ave
63
Phenix City, AL
Mother Mary Church
318 SEALE RD
64
PHENIX CITY, AL
Broad Street Church of Christ
1213 Broad St
65
Phenix City, AL
Central Baptist Church
1407 Broad St
66
Phenix City, AL
Russell Baptist Association
1501 Broad St
D-8
67
Phenix City, AL
St Patrick's Church
1502 Broad St
68
Phenix City, AL
Central Baptist Church Youth House
1401 Broad St
69
Phenix City, AL
Summerville United Methodist
1201 32nd St
70
Phenix City, AL
Summerville Baptist Church
3500 Summerville Rd
71
Phenix City, AL
Stafford Road Church of Christ
11025 Lee Road 240
72
Phenix City, AL
Greater Mt Zion Baptist Church
201 S Seale Rd
73
Phenix City, AL
Trinity United Methodist Church
1600 5th Ave
74
Phenix City, AL
Mt Mariah Baptist Church
1403 3rd St S
75
Phenix City, AL
Better Living 7th Day Advent
1415 9th Ave
76
Phenix City, AL
GREATER MT ZION BAPT CHR SNR
1111 2ND PL S
77
PHENIX CITY, AL
Baptist Center
1606 5th Ave
78
Phenix City, AL
North Phenix Baptist Church
2105 4th Ave
79
Phenix City, AL
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
415 S Seale Rd
80
Phenix City, AL
Faith Christian Center International
2701 7th Ave
81
Phenix City, AL
First Presbyterian Church
3310 10th Ct
82
Phenix City, AL
Faithful Missionary Baptist
201 20th St
83
Phenix City, AL
Pine Hill Baptist Church
337 10th Ave S
84
Phenix City, AL
Calvary Lighthouse
501 12th Ave
D-9
85
Phenix City, AL
VICTORY FAITH CHRISTIAN CTR
501 10TH AVE S
86
PHENIX CITY, AL
River Of Life Church
509 Idle Hour Dr
87
Phenix City, AL
Woodland Baptist Church
114 Bayview Dr
88
Phenix City, AL
New Testament Baptist
9650 Lee Road 240
89
Phenix City, AL
Auburn Road Assembly of God
10290 Lee Road 240
90
Phenix City, AL
New Testament Baptist
9650 Lee Road 240
91
Phenix City, AL
Auburn Road Assembly of God
10290 Lee Road 240
92
Phenix City, AL
Bethel Free Will Baptist Church
10250 Lee Road 240
93
Phenix City, AL
Northstar Community Church
4706 16th Ave
94
Phenix City, AL
Grace Baptist Church
1605 8th Pl S
95
Phenix City, AL
Woodland Drive Church of God
128 Woodland Dr
96
Phenix City, AL
Faith Worship Center International
1 Layfield ST
Phenix City, AL
97
Pentecostals of Phenix City
1303 Fletcher Dr
98
Phenix City, AL
South Girard Church of Christ
520 Fontaine Rd
99
Phenix City, AL
Seale Road Baptist Church
2007 S Seale Rd
100
Phenix City, AL
Jehovah's Witnesses
3755 S Seale Rd
Phenix City, AL
101
We Can Ministries
300 6th Pl S
Phenix City, AL
102
Courts of Praise Worship Center
150 Lee Road 456
D-10
Phenix City, AL
103
Bethany Baptist Church
5301 Summerville Rd
Phenix City, AL
104
D W Bass Memorial CME Church
1300 6th Pl S
Phenix City, AL
105
St Paul AME Church
3996 Sandfort Rd
Phenix City, AL
106
First Evangelistic Church
9320 Lee Road 240
Phenix City, AL
107
Sunderlan Baptist Church
124 Highway 165
Phenix City, AL
108
Christ is the Answer Seventh
10 Tuskegee Hwy
109
Hurtsboro, AL
First Baptist Church
306 Owens St
110
Hurtsboro, AL 36860
Hurtsboro United Methodist
609 Church St
111
Hurtsboro, AL
Nero Baptist Church
481 Rutherford Rd
112
Hurtsboro, AL
St Paul AME Church
3 Highway 51 N
113
Hurtsboro, AL
First Missionary Baptist Church
34 Stovall Dr
114
Hurtsboro, AL
Calvary Baptist Church
434 Calvary Rd
115
Hurtsboro, AL
Ross Chapel Zion Church
Kent St
116
Hurtsboro, AL
St Mark AME Church
Guerryton Rd
117
Hurtsboro, AL
Zion Hill Baptist Church
Highway 65 S
118
Hurtsboro, AL
Shady Grove AME Zion Church
461 Shady Grove Rd
119
Hurtsboro, AL
St John's AME
2 Mathews Ct
120
Hurtsboro, AL
Friendship Missionary Baptist
2 Friendship Rd
D-11
Hurtsboro, AL
121
Mt. Arrie Baptist Church
42 Johnson Rd
122
Hurtsboro, AL
Creekstand AME Zion
204 Brooks Rd
123
Union Springs, AL
Andrew Chapel AME Zion Church
72 Battle Rd
124
Hurtsboro, AL
St Luke AME Church
70 Saint Luke Rd
125
Hatchechubbee, AL
Benevolent Grove Church
515 Glennbridge Rd
126
Hatchechubbee, AL
Howard Chapel AME Church
5865 N Uchee Rd
127
Hatchechubbee, AL
Pine Level AME Zion Church
6208 N Uchee Rd
128
Hatchechubbee, AL
Hatchechubbee First Baptist Church
Po Box 170
129
Hatchechubbee, AL
Mt Missouri Baptist Church
973 Rutherford Rd
130
Hurtsboro, AL
Hatchechubbee Baptist Church
9 Zion Hill Rd
Hatchechubbee, AL 36858
131
Friendship Baptist Church
258 Blanding Rd
132
Hatchechubbee, AL
Humble Zion Baptist Church
86 Frog Pond Rd
133
Hurtsboro, AL
Antioch Baptist Church
474 Antioch Rd
134
Pittsview, AL
Mt Moriah Baptist Church
6011 County Road 2
135
Hurtsboro, AL
Benevolent Grove Church
515 Greenbridge Rd
136
Pittsview, AL
Pure Holiness Church
5503 Sandfort Rd
137
Seale, AL
1220 County Road 5
138
Union Springs, AL
Mt Mariah Baptist Church
373 Bethel Rd
D-12
139
Pittsview, AL
St Peter AME Episcopal
5295 Sandfort Rd
Seale, AL
140
Bethel African Methodist Church
531 Bethel Rd
141
Pittsview, AL
Greater Mt Hebron Baptist
78 Highway 26
142
Seale, AL
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
Sandfort Rd
Seale, AL
143
Canaan Ame Church
Highway 32
144
Seale, AL
Good Hope Baptist Church
4939 Sandfort Rd
145
Seale, AL
Silver Run Baptist Church
Highway 431 S
146
Seale, AL
Seale Baptist Church
3 Chapel St
147
Seale, AL
Seale United Methodist Church
6 Chapel St
148
Seale, AL
Mt Zion AME Church
12 Mt Zion St
149
Seale, AL
Shiloh Baptist Church
5726 Highway 431
Pittsview, AL
150
Mt Hebron Baptist Church
50 Longview Ct
Seale, AL
151
Mt Olive Missionary Baptist Church
930 Oswichee Rd
Seale, AL
152
Mclendon Rd
153
Seale, AL
Colbert AME Church
154
Seale, AL
Providence Baptist Church
Sipina Dr
Seale, AL
155
St John Ame Church
66 Continuation St
156
Pittsview, AL
Mt Olive Baptist Church
225 Continuation St
Pittsview, AL
D-13
157
Greater New Jerusalem Baptist
234 Ridge Rd
Seale, AL
158
Shady Grove Baptist Church
Nuckolls Rd
Seale, AL
159
St James Baptist Church
12 St James Rd
160
Pittsview, AL
Avalon Woods Baptist Church
91 Pioneer Dr
Seale, AL
161
New Hope Baptist Church
843 16th Ave
Cottonton, AL
162
Uchee Pines Seventh Day Advent
30 Uchee Pines Rd
Seale, AL
163
Cottonton Baptist Church
59 Kite Rd
Cottonton, AL
164
Cool Springs Baptist Church
Highway 4
Pittsview, AL
165
Mt Cannan Baptist
Firetower Rd
Pittsview, AL
166
Uchee Hill Baptist Church
4028 Old Seale Hwy
Phenix City, AL
167
Resurrection Full Gospel Bptst
4096 Sandfort Rd
Phenix City, AL
168
Genesis Church of God & Christ
1697 Highway 165
Pittsview, AL
169
Friendship Baptist Church
Phenix City, AL
170
St Paul Ame Church
3996 Sandfort Rd
Phenix City, AL
171
Faith Temple Assembly of God
4 Meadowood Dr
Phenix City, AL
172
New Hope Baptist Church
1568 Highway 165
Pittsview, AL
173
Woodland Drive Church of God
128 Woodland Dr
Phenix City, AL
174
Pleasant Grove AME Church
Highway 24
Fort Mitchell, AL
D-14
175
My Father's House
862 Highway 165
Fort Mitchell, AL
176
St John AME Church
944 Highway 165
177
Fort Mitchell, AL
St Joseph Church
1444 Highway 165
Fort Mitchell, AL
178
Christian Life Church
259 Highway 165
Phenix City, AL
179
Cedar Hill Baptist Church
602 6th St.
180
Crawford Road Baptist Church
2706 Highway 80 West
181
Holland Creek Baptist Church
PO Box 275
182
Ladonia Baptist Church
3789 US Hwy 80 West
183
Alexandria Methodist Church
PO Box 128
Seale, AL 36875-0128
184
Crawford Methodist Church
5018 Ridgeway Dr.
185
Hatchechubbee Methodist
PO Box 190
Hatchechubee, AL 36858
186
Blessed Trinity Shrine Retreat
107 Holy Trinity Rd.
187
St. Stephens Episcopal Church
PO Box 3319
188
Calvary Temple Assembly of God
230 Highway 431 South
189
Bethel Baptist Church
Price Rd.
190
First Life Center
Pittsview AL
191
Dayspring Full Gospel Church
Crawford Road
Phenix City, AL
192
Macedonia Baptist
Highway 18
193
Mount Sanai Baptist Church
D-15
Hwy 65
Pittsview, AL
194
Living Water Faith Center
201 20th St.
195
North Phenix Assembly of God
600 North Railroad St.
196
Jerusalem Baptist Church
Hwy 280
197
Love of Life Ministries
800 Hwy 431 South
198
Mount Olive Baptist Church
199
Oswitchee Baptist Church
200
Russell Woods Congregational
Fort Mitchell, AL
Fort Mitchell, AL
1200 23rd Ct.
201
Sandfort Rd. Assembly of God
205 26th Ct.
334-297-3003
202
St. James Freewill Baptist Church
2009 2nd Ave.
203
Whiterock Freewill Baptist Church
Crawford Rd.
Other Sites
1
C-Club
2
Roy Martin
1500 15th Street
1100 Airport
3
WPNX
1002 Airport
4
Tennis Center
5
Central Activity & Senior Center
6
Airport Fields
7
Recreation Office
1004 Airport
1500 14th Street
900 Airport
1500 Airport
8
Spencer Center
9
Lakewood Park
400 8th Avenue
4500 Lakewood Park Drive
10
Garrett Harrison Stadium
11
PC Ampitheater
3800 Summerville Road
D-16
508 Dillingham Street
12
City of Phenix City
601 12th Street
13
Dixie Youth
14
Southside Park
15
Southside Pool
16
Maintenance Shop
17
Ft. Mitchell Senior Center
2000 24th Street
3625 Sandfort Road
2429 Sandfort Road
1150 Airport
540 Highway 165
Ft. Mitchell Senior Center
18
Ladonia Sports Complex
Woodland Drive
Ladonia Sports Complex
19
Old Russell County Courthouse
Courthouse Road
Seale
20
Russell County Group Home
1011 8th Avenue
21
Domestic Violence Shelters x 2
22
Address not disclosed for safety purposes
23
Russell County Health Department
1850 Crawford Road
24
Russell County CAC
25
Russell County CAC
26
Russell County Engineering Shop
1011 S Railroad
14th Street
Poorhouse Road
Seale
27
Russell County Bus Shop
Poorhouse Road
Seale
28
Phenix City Machine Shop
921 14th Street
29
Phenix City Library
30
PC Bus Lot
1501 17th Avenue
809 12th Street
31
PC Bus Lot
2400 Dobbs Drive
32
Phenix City Healthcare
34
Parkwood Health Facility
3900 Lakewood Drive
3301 Stadium Drive
35
Canterbury Health Facility
1720 Knowles Road
36
Phenix City Chamber of Commerce
12th Street
37
Summit Hospital
Phenix City
D-17
38
Regional Rehab Hospital
3715 Highway 280 Bypass
Other sites to be added at Russell County EMA or municipality discretion.
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APPENDIX E
COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY UPDATE LEE AND RUSSELL COUNTIES SEPTEMBER 2008 Prepared By: Lee‐Russell Council of Governments 2207 Gateway Drive Opelika, Alabama 36801 334‐749‐5264 1
REGIONAL VISION STATEMENT: “To promote and maintain a healthy environment for growth and development in Lee and Russell Counties.” 2
ORGANIZING AND STAFFING FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) serves as a framework for future economic development activities in Lee and Russell counties that will help create jobs, foster a more stable and diversified economy and improve the quality of life in the region. Regional planning provides an opportunity to take a broader planning perspective and focus on issues that may be beyond the abilities of individual local governments to address. In preparing this annual CEDS Update, planning staff at Lee‐Russell Council of Governments utilized the expertise of planners at Auburn University, Fort Benning, the cities of Auburn, Opelika and Phenix City and Lee and Russell County. Strategic plans from member governments were reviewed. Additionally, updated information from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Alabama Department of Education, Alabama Rural Action Commission, Alabama State Data Center, US Department of Commerce and US Department of Labor was examined. Information was also gathered through the development of the Regional Growth Management Plan, and through meetings of the Lee and Russell County Rural Planning Organization, Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Joint Land Use Planning Committee and United We Ride Coordinated Human Service Transportation Project. Lee Russell Council of Governments is not an Economic Development District (EDA) but prepares and updates CEDS according to EDA guidelines in the event that one of our member governments wishes to apply for future EDA funding. 3
WHERE ARE WE NOW? A REGIONAL PROFILE
Location Region 10 is comprised of 2 counties, Lee and Russell, located in East Central Alabama, along the Chattahoochee River. The land area is 1,250 square miles. In 2000, the population density per square mile in Lee County was 189. In Russell County it was 77.6. At the region’s eastern border is the State of Georgia. To the north, south and west of the region are the Alabama counties of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Macon, Bullock and Barbour. The region is along and near Interstate 85 and Interstate Spur 185 which provide easy access and proximity to Atlanta, and Montgomery. This location is seen as a continuing source of opportunity for both Lee and Russell Counties. Geography, Environment, and Natural Resource Characteristics The terrain in the northern portion of the region is Piedmont Plateau characterized by hilly topography with gentle to steep slopes. The terrain for the southern portion is Coastal Plain which is level to gently rolling. Types of soil follow the same line across the region as does terrain with rocky, clay soil to the north and sandy soil to the south. Many large creek systems form watersheds in the region. The western areas are drained by the Saugahatchee and Chewacla creeks as they flow to the Tallapoosa River. The creeks in the eastern areas, Little Uchee, Halawakee, and Wacoochee, flow to the Chattahoochee River. The climate is characterized by short, mild winters and long, moderately warm summers. The growing season is 230 to 240 days long. The annual mean temperature is near 65 degrees. The region rises from 250 feet above sea level in Russell County to approximately 700 feet above sea level in Lee County. The average annual precipitation is about 55 inches. The natural resources of the region include water, forestry, clays, and sand and gravel. The network of creeks, the many lakes, and the Chattahoochee River make the area desirable for both industry and tourism. Population Lee County has been among the fastest growing counties in Alabama for many years. Russell County’s rate of growth has been much slower. Back in 1970, fifty‐seven percent of the region’s population resided in Lee County. Thirty years later, seventy percent of the region’s population resides in Lee County. From 1990 to 2000, Lee County experienced a 32% increase in population. During the same time period, Russell County’s population growth was 6.18%. 4
Estimates for future growth are based on past growth. The Alabama State Data Center projects that by 2025 the population of Lee County will be nearly 180,000 and the population of Russell County will be 55,000. Figure 1: Regional Population Growth 1970‐2000
180000
160000
140000
120000
Lee County
100000
Russell County
80000
Region
60000
40000
20000
0
1970
1980
1990
2000
Source: US Census Figure 2: Estimated Population Growth 2005‐2025 160,000
140,000
120,000
100,000
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
0
Lee County
Russell County
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Source: Alabama State Data Center 5
Lee County Population Data According to the Alabama State Data Center, in 2007 the population of Lee County was estimated to be 130,516. Lee County ranks as the 8th most populous county in Alabama. Between 1990 and 2000, the population of Lee County increased by 32.1%. Over the next 10 years the rate of growth is projected to be 19%. By 2010, the population in Lee County is projected to reach 141,303. By 2015, the population is projected at 154,474. By 2025 the population should be nearly 180,000. Migration data from 2000‐2006 shows a gain in Lee County of 10,689 due to in‐migration and natural increases. The major population areas of Lee County are in the cities of Auburn, Opelika and Smith’s Station. Sixty‐seven percent of the counties’ population resides in these 3 cities. Thirty‐three percent reside in the rural and/or unincorporated areas of the county. The population change between 2000 and 2007 for the City of Auburn ranked third among places in Alabama. Auburn gained 9,577 citizens. The County Seat, Opelika, gained 1,442 citizens and ranked thirtieth among Alabama places. Russell County Population Data The 2007 population of Russell County was estimated to be 50,183. Russell County is the 25 th most populous county in Alabama. Between 1990 and 2000, the population of Russell County increased by 6.2 %. Population growth between 2000 and 2010 is projected to climb 4.5%. By 2010, the population is expected to reach 52,066. In 2015 the population is projected to be 53,147. By 2025 the population of Russell County will exceed 55,000. (See Table 1) Migration data from 2000‐2006 shows a gain of 329 in Russell County despite out‐migration due to natural increases. The major population areas of Russell County are in the northeastern area of the county, in and adjacent to the county seat, Phenix City. Sixty‐four percent of the counties’ population is located in this urban and suburban area of the county. The remaining 36% live in the more rural areas of the county. The City of Phenix City gained 2,227 citizens between 2000 and 2007, ranking twenty‐fourth among places in Alabama. Age Distribution Age distribution can be an indicator of a county with an increasing or declining population. In 2006, the median age in Lee County is estimated at 29.2. In Russell County the median age is significantly higher at 37.4. Age distribution within the region shows the highest percentage of the population (29%) falls into the 25‐44 age range. Twenty‐one percent of the population is between the ages of 45 and 64. The large student population of Auburn University has a significant effect on the 21% of the region’s population between the ages of 15 and 24. 6
Figure 3: Age Distribution
85+
75 to 84
65 to 74
60 to 64
55 to 59
45 to 54
Alabama
35 to 44
Russell County
25 to 34
Lee County
20 to 24
15 to 19
10 to 14
5 to 9
Under 5
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Source: US Census
Senior Citizens as a Percentage of the Population In 2006, the US Census Bureau estimated there were 10,746 individuals over the age of 65 in Lee County and 6,541 individuals over the age of 65 in Russell County. Portions of the region, especially the cities of Auburn and Opelika, are increasingly seen as desirable locations for retirement. Projections from the Alabama State Data center show the elderly population of Lee County growing to 22,418 by 2025. The elderly population in Russell County is expected to increase to 9,135. Expected Impacts of Growth at Fort Benning and Expansion of Automotive Industry Population growth estimates and projections from the Census Bureau and Alabama State Data Center are based on past growth. Since the 2000 Census, two important economic development situations have arisen in the region that could potentially affect population growth. The I‐85 corridor has become a hot spot for the location of automobile manufacturers and tier one automotive suppliers. Hyundai is located in Montgomery, Alabama, 50 miles west of the region. KIA is constructing a massive automotive plant in West Point, GA, 25 miles northeast of the region. KIA is expected to bring 2,500 new jobs to Georgia 7
and Alabama. The automotive suppliers are expected to bring in an additional 3,000 jobs. Fort Benning, located in west Georgia and east Alabama, will be profoundly impacted by BRAC realignment. The projected population growth, of military personnel, DoD civilian and contract company personnel and their families assigned to Fort Benning will total nearly 30,000 when BRAC implementation is complete. Seventy‐five percent of the population growth associated with BRAC is expected to occur in Muscogee County, Georgia. The other 25% will be spread across adjacent counties in Georgia and Alabama. Lee and Russell Counties in East Central Alabama are adjacent to Muscogee County Georgia and Fort Benning. Statistics from Fort Benning tell us that historically 8% of military personnel live off post in Alabama and 19% of the civilian workers at Fort Benning reside in Alabama. Applying historical data to the projected BRAC growth statistics reveals that Lee and Russell Counties could reasonably expect growth of 1,030 family units between 2009 and 2011. Education Education is an important factor in both preparing a skilled workforce and attracting and retaining business and industry to the region. Education is considered an area of strength for both Lee and Russell Counties. There are 3 public school systems in Lee County: Lee County, Auburn City and Opelika City. All 3 public school systems located in Lee County met No Child Left Behind Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) requirements in 2007. Access to technology, student attendance, percentage of highly qualified teachers, teachers with advanced degrees and fiscal management in these systems were well above state averages. There are 2 public school systems in Russell County: Phenix City and Russell County. Both systems attained their AYP goals in 2007. This was a significant improvement for the Phenix City Schools which had been placed on School Improvement Status in 2005. Figure 4: Public School Graduation Rate and Dropout Rate School System 2008 4 Year Projected Graduation Rate % Drop‐Out Rate % Auburn City 92% 1.88% Lee County 88% 1.20% Opelika City 78% 13.80% Phenix City 91% 2.68% Russell County 73% 17.79% Source: Alabama Department of Education 8
The educational attainment of the region’s citizens mirrors national trends with the highest percentage of residents reporting having a high school diploma or equivalent. Russell County has a higher than expected percentage of residents reporting less than 9 years of schooling (11.8%) and attending high school without receiving a diploma (21.7%). Lee County’s percentage of citizens with a graduate or doctorate degree (12.8%) is well above national averages. Figure 5: Educational Attainment
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Lee County
Russell County
Alabama
USA
< 9th
Some
HS
HS
Grad
Some
Coll
AA
BS
MA
Source: US Census
INFRASTRUCTURE In both Lee and Russell Counties, water and sewer services have been sited as areas of weakness for many years. An expanding population and rising construction costs have made these long standing weaknesses critical issues in the region. Water Water service in Lee County is presently provided by two municipal public water systems and four (4) rural public water authorities. The two city systems, Auburn City Water Works and the Opelika Water Board, serve approximately 57% of the county’s total population. The remaining water systems of Lee County include the Beauregard Water System, Lee‐Chambers Utilities District, Loachapoka Water Authority, and Smiths Station Water System. The water systems collectively serve approximately 107,035 persons, leaving 8,056 persons or 7% in Lee County unserved by a public organized system. 9
Russell County has four organized water systems in the county that serve 85% of the occupied households in the area. These water systems include Russell County Water Authority, Fort Mitchell Water System, Phenix City Utilities, and Hurtsboro Water and Sewer Board. These systems serve approximately 14,874 residential customers throughout the County. The combined water supply capacity from these four organized water systems is approximately 18 million gallons per day. Approximately 15% of the residents in Russell County do not have access to the public water system and must rely on private wells for water. Sewer
Sewer services continue to be seen as an area concern throughout the region. Approximately 32% of households do not have access to sewer systems. Public sewer service is available to 60%, or 27,621, of the households in Lee County, only in the Auburn and Opelika incorporated areas. Public sewer service is not available to the 18,081 households, in the unincorporated areas of Lee County. Nearly one‐half (47%) of the households in Russell County do not have access to public sanitary sewer service. These areas include Ladonia, Seale, Pittsview and Cottonton. Only Phenix City and Hurtsboro, with 9,350 residential customers, are served by a public sewer system while the remaining county residents must rely on other means of sewage disposal. Russell County is currently experiencing a large amount of residential growth in the Fort Mitchell area of the county. Fort Mitchell is close to the back gate of Fort Benning and is projected to continue to be a high impact growth area. There is no sewer service in this part of the County. The cost of providing sewer to the area is prohibitive. Developers are building homes with septic tanks. Transportation The region is bisected by Interstate 85 and lies midway between the capital cities of both Alabama and Georgia. Atlanta, Georgia is one hour northeast. Montgomery, Alabama is 45 minutes to the west. The region is also convenient to Birmingham, the largest metropolitan area in Alabama, which is located 90 minutes northwest via state Hwy 280. There are 984 miles of paved roads and 424 miles of unpaved roads in the region. Maintenance of unpaved roads is a concern for both county commissions. Both counties are also concerned with bridge maintenance. The Robert J. Pitts airport in Auburn provides services to private planes and corporate jets. A new terminal is planned for Robert J. Pitts. The Columbus Metropolitan Airport has daily connector flights to Atlanta’s Hartsfield‐Jackson Airport. Rail freight service is provided by the Norfolk Southern and Seaboard Railroads. Public transportation is seen as an area of weakness for the region. Public transportation is provided by 2 public transit systems, Lee‐Russell Public Transit (LRPT) and Phenix 10
City Express (PEX), Auburn University operated Tiger Transit, taxi services, and a variety of not‐for‐profit agencies that shuttle their clients to and from their homes to appointments. Transportation is difficult or impossible to access in the highly populated urban areas of the region at night or on the week‐ends. In rural areas of the region, demand‐response services are available only on certain days of the week and require riders to wait as long as 2 hours for return trips. Housing Housing is a basic necessity of life. An adequate supply of affordable housing available for rent or purchase is necessary to attract and retain business. The age of the housing stock in the region compares favorably to the age of housing stock across the country. Both Lee and Russell counties have a lower percentage of houses built prior to 1970 than the national percentage of 48.7%. Additionally, 20.2% of the housing in Russell County and 34.5% of the housing in Lee County has been built since 1990. Age of Housing Stock: Year Built
100%
80%
1990‐2000
60%
1971‐89
40%
Prior to 1970
20%
0%
United
States
Alabama
Lee County
Russell
County
In recent years the availability of affordable housing has been an area of concern for Lee County. The median price of single family homes in 2000 was $115,989. By the fourth quarter of 2007, the median price had risen to $185,400. Housing has typically been more affordable in Russell County. Prices there also rose dramatically between 2000 and 2007. In 2000, the median price for a single family home in Phenix City was $88,350. In the forth quarter of 2007, the median price was $142,872. The housing downturn has impacted both house values and housing sales in Lee and Russell Counties during 2008. In Lee County year to date housing sales for 2008 were 11
down 16.14% over 2007 figures and the median sales price had dropped 3% to $168,605. In Russell County housing sales declined 21.23% over 2007. However, the median sales price had actually increased 1.29% to $143,904. Lee County has a small number of subsidized housing units available to meet the needs of low income individuals. In 2006, 537 units were located at the Opelika Housing Authority, with 9 vacant units. Opelika has 480 Section 8 Vouchers. In the City of Auburn, the Auburn Housing Authority has 322 units, with only two vacant units. To meet the needs of low income individuals, the Phenix City Housing Authority has 926 units in seven complexes. There are currently 236 vacant units; however, 96 of these are unavailable due to renovations in progress. 12
ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS Per Capita Income Per capita personal income continues to rise in the region but it also continues to remain below both the state and national per capita income averages. In Lee County, the 2006 per capita income was $25,399. In Russell County 2006 per capita income was $25,122. These numbers are respectively 82% and 81% of the Alabama state average $30,894. TABLE 8: Per Capita Personal Income Comparisom
33,000
30,000
Lee County
27,000
Russell County
24,000
Alabama
21,000
USA
18,000
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Source: US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2007
Percent of Population Below Poverty
According to the US Census Bureau, 20.6% of the population in Lee County and 20% of
the population in Russell County live in poverty. Statewide, 16.9 percent of Alabama
citizens live in poverty.
13
Percentage of Population in Poverty
25
20
Lee County
15
Russell County
10
Alabama
5
0
1995
2000
2004
2005
Employment
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the regional labor force in July, 2008 was
86,758. Unemployment rates in Lee County were up substantially from the 3.5 rate of
July of 2007 but were still among the lowest in the state at 5.2 Russell County’s
unemployment rate has been above the Alabama state average since 2001. In July of
2008 the unemployment rate in Russell County was reported at 7.9. The Russell County
unemployment rate in July, 2007 was 6.3.(See Table 9 for annual rates)
TABLE 9: Annual Unemployment Rates
10
8
Lee County
6
Russell County
4
Alabama
2
0
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007 Jul-08
Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2008
Total employment in Lee County increased by 12,100 between 2001 and 2006. The
majority of job growth occurred in the transportation and warehousing, manufacturing,
and local government sectors. The only sector that showed any decline in jobs in Lee
County between 2001 and 2006 was Utilities and this reduction only involved 7 jobs.
Between 2005 and 2006, manufacturing declined by 514 jobs but still accounted for
1,477 more jobs than in 2001.
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In Russell County total employment of 17,192 in 2006 was still lagging slightly behind
total employment levels of 17,440 in 2001. However Russell County continues to
experience a slow but steady rebound in job growth. Non-farm proprietor’s employment
was up 643 over 2001 levels. Food Service and accommodation was up 280 and retail
was up 203. The biggest declines in Russell County jobs since 2001 have been in
manufacturing, which has slipped from 3,708 jobs to 2,488 jobs.
Tables 10 and 11 detail employment by industry trends in Lee and Russell Counties from
2001 to 2005. Table 12 shows combined regional employment trends for the same time
period.
The largest employers in Lee County remain Auburn University and East Alabama
Medical Center. However, 2 traditionally large Lee County employers, Uniroyal
Goodrich, and West Point Stevens have fallen on hard times. Uniroyal Goodrich has
reduced operations. West Point Stevens has closed all operations in Lee County.
In Russell County, the largest employers are the Phenix City Board of Education, and
Mead Westvaco Coated Board. Russell County is beginning to recover from the loss of
several manufacturing companies in 2003-2004. McLendon Trailers has moved to
Russell County and AlaTrade, a chicken processing plant has also located in Russell
County.
Both Lee and Russell County are actively pursuing automotive manufacturing firms
associated with the new KIA plant currently under construction in west central Georgia.
It is hoped that these firms will balance the loss of textile manufacturing the region has
experienced.
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TABLE 10: Lee County Full and Part Time Employment by Industry
ITEM
Total Employment
Wage and Salary Employment
Proprietors Employment (2)
Farm
Non Farm
Farm Employment
Non Farm Employment
Private Employment
Forestry, fishing
Mining
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Transportation, warehousing
Information
Finance, insurance
Real estate, rental, leasing
Professional/technical services
Management
Administrative, waste
services
Educational services
Health care, social assistance
Arts, entertainment,
recreation
Accommodation, food service
Other services
Government and government
enterprises
Federal, civilian
Military
State, local
State government
Local government
2001
54,545
46,047
8,498
374
8,124
551
53,994
40,570
153
71
172
3,482
6,147
1,006
6,966
953
621
1,272
1,803
D
D
3,247
2002
56,530
47,830
8,700
372
8,328
566
55,964
41,784
183
58
186
3,401
6,224
1,117
7,054
979
627
1,282
1,725
D
D
3,849
2003
57,648
48,575
9,073
363
8,710
541
57,107
42,267
165
64
190
3,311
6,665
1,010
6,497
1,547
631
1,251
1,782
D
D
3,704
2004
60,653
51,210
9,443
355
9,088
556
60,097
44,473
D
D
182
3,575
6,879
1,114
6,818
1,633
632
1,240
1,898
2,223
199
4,025
2005
63,249
53,060
10,189
353
9,836
514
62,735
46,818
172
75
160
3,775
7,112
1,213
7,137
1,816
663
1,273
2,088
2,471
236
4,235
2006
66,646
55,073
11,573
348
11,225
534
66,112
50,099
195
92
165
4,218
7,624
1,424
7,113
2,041
711
1,425
2,152
2,743
239
4,511
567
3,328
849
625
3,393
878
656
3,398
822
711
3,296
835
808
3,420
890
897
3,663
1,079
4,790
3,170
13,424
4,883
3,300
14,180
5,180
3,290
14,840
5,586
3,411
15,624
5,693
3,581
15,917
5,935
3,872
16,013
339
337
337
343
350
338
750
728
726
827
797
832
12,335
13,115
13,777
14,454
14,770 14,843
6,254
6,748
7,080
7,372
7,493
7,491
6,081
6,367
6,697
7,082
7,277
7,352
(2)= Excludes limited partners
D= Not shown to avoid disclosure of confidential information, but estimates of this item are included in
the totals
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TABLE 11: Russell County Full and Part Time Employment by Industry
ITEM
Total Employment
Farm
Non Farm
Farm Employment
Non Farm Employment
Private Employment
Forestry, fishing
Mining
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Information
Finance, insurance
Professional/technical
services
Management
Administrative, waste
services
recreation
Accommodation, food
service
Other services
enterprises
Federal, civilian
Military
State, local
State government
Local government
2001
17,440
15,024
2,416
279
2,137
326
17,114
14,232
D
D
93
1,792
3,708
162
2,316
314
143
413
354
319
2002
16,206
13,616
2,590
277
2,313
328
15,878
13,014
D
D
89
1,293
3,059
189
2,270
308
118
439
385
362
2003
15,997
13,320
2,677
270
2,407
317
15,680
12,758
D
D
87
1,269
2,791
241
2,298
339
122
478
407
363
2004
16,768
13,998
2,770
265
2,505
318
16,450
13,436
D
D
88
1,571
2,817
224
2,366
351
122
493
455
381
2005
16,911
13,973
2,938
264
2,674
307
16,605
13,486
D
D
74
1,459
2,683
214
2,447
360
129
503
479
404
2006
17,192
14,152
3,040
260
2,780
309
16,883
13,754
D
D
67
1,484
2,488
213
2,519
371
130
522
528
375
12
454
42
446
D
D
20
458
37
510
50
500
40
1,394
155
45
1,143
137
45
1,077
127
D
D
144
D
D
155
D
D
149
1,165
1,211
1,289
1,336
1,384
1,445
1,157
2,882
1,239
2,864
1,218
2,922
1,247
3,014
1,274
3,118
1,301
3,129
97
90
87
92
99
96
286
279
273
310
288
290
2,499
2,495
2,562
2,612
2,731
2,743
464
515
538
578
653
663
2,035
1,980
2,024
2,034
2,078
2,080
D= Not shown to avoid disclosure of confidential information, but estimates of this item are included in the totals
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TABLE 12: Regional Total Full and Part Time Employment By Industry
ITEM
Total Employment
Farm
Non Farm
Farm Employment
Non Farm Employment
Private Employment
Forestry, fishing
Mining
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Information
Finance, insurance
Professional/technical services
Management
Administrative, waste services
recreation
Accommodation, food service
Other services
enterprises
Federal, civilian
Military
State, local
State government
Local government
2001
71,985
10,914
10,914
653
10,261
877
71,108
54,802
153
71
265
5,274
9,855
1,168
9,285
1,267
764
1,685
2,157
319
12
3,701
607
4,722
1,004
2002
72,733
11,290
11,290
649
10,641
894
71,842
54,798
183
58
275
4,694
9,283
1,306
9,326
1,287
745
1,721
2,110
362
42
4,295
670
4,536
1,015
2003
73,645
11,750
11,750
633
11,117
858
72,787
55,025
165
64
277
4,575
9,456
1,251
8,794
1,886
753
1,729
2,189
363
D
3,704
701
4,475
949
2004
77,421
12,213
12,213
620
11,593
874
76,547
57,909
D
D
270
5,146
9,696
1,338
9,184
1,984
754
1,733
2,353
2,604
219
4,483
711
3,296
979
2005
80,160
67,033
13,127
617
12,510
821
79,340
60,307
172 D
75 D
234
5,234
9,795
1,427
9,584
2,176
792
1,776
2,567
2,875
273
4,745
808 D
3,420
1,045
2006
83,838
69,225
14,613
608
14,005
843
82,995
66,892
195/D
92/D
232
5,702
10,112
1,637
9,632
2,412
841
1,947
2,680
3,118
289
5,011
897/D
3,663/D
1,228
5,955
4,327
16,306
6,094
4,539
17,044
6,469
4,508
17,762
6,922
4,658
18,638
7,077
4,855
19,035
7,380
5,173
19,142
436
427
424
435
449
1,036
1,007
999
1,137
1,085
14,834
15,610
16,339
17,066
17,501
6,718
7,263
7,618
7,950
8,146
8,116
8,347
8,721
9,116
9,355
D= Not shown to avoid disclosure of confidential information, but estimates of this item are included in the totals
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434
1,122
17,586
8,154
9,432
Economic Development
Both Lee and Russell County have strong leadership in economic development from
elected officials, economic development departments, active Chambers of Commerce and
Auburn University. In the Lee County public forum regional consolidation of efforts in
economic development was listed as an opportunity for the region.
Auburn, Opelika and Lee County all have strategic plans which include economic
development as priorities. Economic Development Departments actively recruit
industrial and commercial businesses to the region offering incentives, tax abatement
and assistance with grants, licenses and permits.
In Russell County the County Commission works in collaboration with the Phenix CityRussell County Chamber of Commerce to attract industry to the region. The City of
Phenix City has its own Economic Development Department.
There are a total of 8 industrial and technical parks in Lee County. Four are located in
Opelika and 4 are located in Auburn. Two industrial parks are located in Russell County,
both in Phenix City. The City of Auburn is working in collaboration with Auburn
University to develop a Research Park on the university campus.
Workforce Development
There are several training and education programs in the region to assist in the
development of a skilled workforce. The Alabama Technology Network (ATN), Alabama
Industrial Development Training (AIDT), Columbus Technical College, and Industry
Training Center of Southern Union Community College provide instruction in a variety
of technical fields. AIDT also contracts with employers to recruit and train individuals to
meet the employer’s job needs. However, the availability of a skilled workforce was
identified as an area of weakness in the region.
The Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) impacts on Fort Benning and the new KIA
plant will likely bring several new industries to the region. These industries will have new
skill set requirements for employees that must be met. Existing industries in the region
now face global competition and need increased workforce productivity to remain in
business. The baby boom generation is nearing retirement and will significantly impact
workforce size and availability as they begin to leave the workforce. All of these factors
are causing concern at both a regional and statewide level.
There is real apprehension that the local skilled labor force will not be sufficient to fill
the needs of both existing and new employers. Consequently, the region has embarked
on the creation of an integrated workforce development plan in collaboration with the
Alabama Office of Workforce Development. Development of this plan began in
September 2006.
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UPDATE OF ORIGINAL CEDS PRIORITIES AND ACTION STEPS
Lee County
• Promote expansion of existing water and sewer systems.
• Promote new construction and expansion of wastewater treatment plants.
• Utilize federal grant sources to fund construction/expansion.
Update:
• Efforts have been made to plan for and expand water and sewer programs.
• Grant money has been received for construction and expansion of water lines.
Priority: Planning/Zoning
• Encourage support of planning and zoning throughout the county.
• Plan public facilities to support cluster commercial development.
Update:
• Strategic plans for Lee County, the City of Auburn, and the City of Opelika
include land planning and zoning as priority issues.
• Lee County has drafted subdivision regulations which are in the process of being
approved.
Priority: Environment
• Form a county-wide Environmental Department.
• Increase litter education efforts.
• Educate public on non-point source pollution.
Update:
• No substantial progress has been made on this priority.
Priority: Growth
• Increase county tax base.
• Maintain current level of public services.
• Protect current quality of life.
• Preserve the environment.
Update:
• Governments in Lee County continue their efforts to plan effectively for growth.
Priority: Law Enforcement
• Acquire funding and form a centralized jail
Update:
• The centralized jail has been completed.
Priority: Regional Economic Development
• Educate citizens to think regionally.
• Attract compatible industries to expand county employment opportunities.
• Diversify economy.
Update:
• New industry and retail development have been attracted to the county.
• Government remains the highest employment sector in the county.
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Russell County
• Pursue funding for sewer and water improvements.
• Promote regional tourism.
• Seek public/private partnerships for new projects.
• Make capital readily available for business and economic development.
Update:
• Funding has been received for water system improvements
• Land donations have been received from private citizens and Russell County
Schools to build a centrally located sports and recreational complex.
Priority: Education
• Research grant opportunities for education.
• Encourage parental involvement in schools.
• Improve communication between schools and media.
• Promote positive achievements of schools.
Update:
• Communications with media have improved.
• Phenix City Schools AYP goals for 2006 showed marked improvements.
Priority: Revenue
• Investigate becoming an “Entitlement City” and accessing Columbus MSA funds.
• Apply for funding from Delta Commission.
• Attract new, compatible industry to the area.
Update:
• Funding has been received from the Delta Commission.
• New compatible industry has been attracted to the area.
Priority: Visual Image
• Maximize potential of the Riverwalk.
• Plant trees to improve green space.
• Improve gateways to Phenix City.
• Improve image of Highway 431 and 280.
Update:
• Riverwalk has become a center of downtown activities.
• Phenix City is in the midst of renovating one of their major downtown routes.
Priority: Citizen Involvement
• Form county-wide citizen advisory committees.
• Encourage wide-spread involvement in strategic planning process.
Update:
• Russell County Recreation Committee has been formed to address need for
improving recreational facilities in the rural areas of the county.
• The city of Phenix City and the Chamber of Commerce have websites.
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VISION: WHERE DO WE WANT TO BE?
Throughout 2008, public forums and planning meetings were held in both Lee and
Russell Counties as well as in adjacent Columbus, Georgia. The goal of these meetings
was to determine how the region could cope with the expected impacts of the BRAC
expansions at Fort Benning and the developing automotive industry along the I-85
corridor. Information from the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, State of Alabama
Workforce Development Plan, Human Services Coordinated Transportation Plan,
Jurisdictional Preliminary Project Report, Seven Rivers Coalition, and the Fort Benning
Futures Land Use Study and Growth Management Initiative have been included in this
section of the update.
Lee County Citizens believed the 3 greatest strengths were Auburn University, the public
school systems and geographic location. The 3 weaknesses most often identified for Lee
County were public transportation, availability of a skilled workforce, and traffic control.
The growth of the automotive industry, access to I-85, and the Highway 280 corridors
were seen as areas of great opportunity for Lee County. The cost of housing, citizen
apathy and rural land use planning and zoning were identified as threats.
In Russell County, Troy University, Chattahoochie Community College, and Phenix City
government were identified as strengths. Public education and the lack of sewer systems
were seen as weaknesses. Affordable land and housing, revitalization of downtown
Phenix City and the BRAC expansion of Fort Benning were seen as areas of opportunity
for Russell County. Lack of retail development, environmental concerns and land use
planning and zoning were listed as threats.
Table 14: STENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES and THREATS
Lee County Strengths
Russell County Strengths
Auburn University
Troy University
Public education systems
Chattahoochee Community College
Geographic location
Phenix City government
Cultural resources
Faith-based community
Southern Union
Quality of life
Diverse business & industry base
I-85
East Alabama Medical Center
Lee County Weaknesses
Russell County Weaknesses
Public transit
Sewer systems
Skilled workforce
Chamber of Commerce
Traffic control
Downtown parking
Sewer systems
Lee County Opportunities
Russell County Opportunities
Growth of automotive industry
Affordable land/housing
Hwy 280 corridors
Downtown revitalization
Access to I-85
Expansion of Ft. Benning
Projected population growth
Workforce development
Lee County Threats
Russell County Threats
Cost of housing
Lack of retail development
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Citizen apathy
Lee County Threats (con’t)
Environmental concerns
Russell County Threats (con’t)
Land use planning/zoning
Outgrowing infrastructure
Lack of rural planning
Land use planning/zoning
Lack of tourist attractions
THREE AREAS OF REGIONAL CONCERN
Water
Russell County has four organized water systems in the county. These systems serve
approximately 14,874 residential customers throughout the County. Approximately 15%
of current residents in Russell County do not have access to the public water system and
must rely on private wells for water. Most of these households are in unincorporated
areas of the county.
Water service in Lee County is presently provided by two municipal public water systems
and four rural public water authorities. The water systems collectively serve
approximately 107,035 persons, leaving 8,057 persons or 7% of current Lee County
residents without public water. Many of the households with no access to potable water
are in Smiths Station and unincorporated areas of southeast Lee County which are
projected to experience much of the growth impact from BRAC.
Sewer
Presently, nearly one-half (47%) of the households in Russell County and 40% of the
households in Lee County do not have access to public sanitary sewer service.
Russell and Lee County residents who do not have access to public sewer use on-site
waste disposal systems. Approximately 30% of these households experience waste
disposal problems often associated with the absence of a sanitary public sewer service in
populated areas. The Smiths Station area in Lee County and Ladonia area in Russell
County have a critical need for sanitary sewage collection and treatment facilities. Both
of these areas are expected to experience high levels of growth over the next 3 years.
Schools
Projections from the Seven Rivers Coalition indicate that an additional 3,000 students
will enter the school systems in Lee and Russell Counties just as a result of BRAC.
Accommodating this growth has caused concern across the region.
A total of 4 new elementary schools and 1 new middle school will be needed to house the
growing student population. Additionally, 1 existing elementary school and 2 existing
high schools will need extensive renovations. The total cost of these construction projects
is nearly $90,000,000.
The annual cost of educating and transporting 3,000 additional students will reach
$24,860,258 by 2011.
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PROJECT LISTINGS
General county project lists for Lee and Russell Counties are included below. Specific
project lists were received from the cities of Auburn, Loachapoka and Smiths Station and
Lee and Russell County Commissions. The specific project lists detail some of the
immediate priority needs of these jurisdictions. BRAC and the expending automotive
industry are expected to have a profound and wide ranging impact on communities. This
is reflected in the specific project lists which include improvements to streets, fire
protection, police communication, and water and sewer systems.
GENERAL PROJECT IDENTIFICATION LIST
Lee County
Consolidated workforce development programs
Education of public on workforce development
Vocational training in high schools
Centralized technical high school
Affordable housing
Improvement/expansion of public transit system
Improve roads, especially Glenn Avenue and downtown Opelika
Three-lane I-85 through Auburn-Opelika area
Improve sewers, especially in the North Donahue area
Expand existing sewage treatment plants in Opelika
Construct a Northside Waste Water Treatment Plant in Opelika
Improve garbage collection in the unincorporated areas of the county
Construct courthouse annex
Continue to attract new business to the area
Construction of an on-campus Research Park at Auburn University
Russell County
Improve school system
Renovate Phenix City Library
Expand, improve fire departments
Upgrade water and sewer systems
Attract retail business to Russell County
Improve land use planning and zoning
Better promotion of culture, technology and the arts
Provide public transportation services in rural Russell County
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Specific Project Listing
Jurisdiction: City of Auburn, Alabama
General Areas of Concern: Street improvements, police communications, water infrastructure
Priority
High
Project Name
Project Description
Benefits
Projected
Cost
$2,731,000
West Veteran’s
Boulevard
Extension
Extend West Veteran’s Boulevard
in Auburn’s Technology Park.
High
Police Technology
Improvements
Equip all police cars and several
fire vehicles with computers,
digital recorders and wireless
networking.
Improve communication and
emergency response by providing
mobile data systems to police and
fire divisions.
$1,300,000
High
Water Study
Commission a study to evaluate
the best ways to meet the
continued and growing demand
for water services.
Provide additional water services to
the area.
$1,000,000
Relieve already crowded city streets
Improve access into Technology
park.
Effectively and efficiently evaluate
the alternatives available for water
service expansion.
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Jurisdiction: City of Loachapoka, Alabama
General Areas of Concern: Fire protection, flood prevention, pedestrian pathways
Priority
High
Project Name
Fire Hydrant
Installation
Project Description
Benefits
Install fire hydrants in three
residential locations:
Corner of Starr and Forest Streets
South end of Vincent Street
Pecan Circle
Improve fire protection for the
citizens of Loachapoka.
Projected
Cost
No cost
estimate at this
time.
Reduce insurance costs for
residents.
High
Drain Pipe
Installation
Install drainage pipes throughout
Loachapoka.
Prevent erosion and flooding.
No cost
estimate at this
time.
High
Sidewalk
Construction
Construct a sidewalk from
Loachapoka Park along Stage
Road to the Loachapoka
Community Center.
Provide a safe pedestrian walkway
for citizens between two popular
destinations.
No cost
estimate at this
time.
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Jurisdiction: City of Smiths Station, Alabama
General Areas of Concern: Infrastructure, fire protection, road improvements; school overcrowding; emergency
communications, recreational opportunities
Priority
High
High
High
High
Project Name
Project Description
Benefits
Sewer
Improvements to
Primary School
Extend sanitary sewer services to
primary school.
Improve sewer system and allow for
future growth
Mill Creek Sewer
Trunk Line
Highway 280
Water Line
Improvements
Install main trunk line in
downtown Smiths Station.
Extend water services along the
east side of Highway 280.
Improve sewer system capacity for
all Smiths Station area
Provide water services to new and
developing residential subdivisions.
County school
capacity in Smiths
Station area
Lee Road 248/
Summerville Road
Fire Station
Increase county school capacity in
Smiths Station area.
Build a new fire station, with
needed fire fighting equipment
and vehicles in the rapidly
growing Lee Road 248/
Summerville Road area of the city.
Provide opportunity for future
business growth along the Highway
280 corridor.
Assure schools are prepared for
increase in residential growth and
number of school age children in
Smiths Station area.
Continue to provide quality
education to Smiths Station area.
Improve fire protection to
increasing number of residents.
Projected
Cost
No estimate
at this time
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
No estimate at
this time
No estimate
at this time
Improve fire insurance ratings and
decrease fire insurance costs.
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Jurisdiction: Lee County, Alabama
General Areas of Concern: County road improvements in the southeast corner of Lee County
Priority
Project Name
Project Description
Benefits
High
High
Lee Road 236
Improvements
Lee Road 240
Improvements
Three-lane Lee Road 236 from the
county line to Lee Road 240.
Improve access into and out of Lee
County in the Ladonia/Smiths area.
Bridge replacement to widen the
road.
Safely handle expected increase in
traffic from Lee County residential
areas into Fort Benning.
County in the Ladonia/Smiths area.
Three-lane Lee Road 240 from the
county line to Lee Road 235.
Bridge replacement to widen the
road.
High
High
Lee Road 248
Improvements
Lee Road 427
Improvements
Two-lane Lee Road 240 from Lee
Road 235 to AL Highway 169.
Three-lane Lee Road 248 from
US280/431 to the Phenix City city
limits.
Three-lane Lee Road 427 from Lee
Road 248 to US 280/431.
County.
County
Projected
Cost
$487,600
$218,400
$1,828,500
$218,400
$1,330,000
$1,584,700
$690,800
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Jurisdiction: Russell County, Alabama
General Areas of Concern: New Roads, existing road widening and resurfacing; water and sewer infrastructure
Priority
Project Name
High
US 80 Bypass
High
US 80/AL 165
Connector
High
Highway AL 165
Widening
High
AL 169 Connector
High
Road Resurfacing
High
Water Treatment
Facility
Project Description
4 miles of new road in a heavily
traveled area of the county.
The US 80 / AL 165 Connector will
provide an alternative commuter
route.
Add additional lanes to AL 165
north and south of the Fort
Benning Alabama entrance.
Benefits
Relieve congestion on already
crowded commuter routes.
Projected
Cost
No estimate at
this time.
No estimate at
this time.
No estimate at
this time.
Improve access into/out of Fort
Benning.
Construct a new road from Fort
Provide an east-west traffic corridor
Benning to Seale in central Russell from east central Russell County to
County.
the Seale area.
Resurface 26.5 miles of existing
Improve condition and safety of
county roads, all in the east central feeder roads used to access Fort
part of the county in close
Benning region of Russell County.
proximity to Fort Benning’s
Alabama entrance.
Improve the Water Treatment
Improved water service to existing
Facility at Highway 165 and Uchee residents/businesses.
Creek.
Increase capacity to handle
additional residential/commercial
development.
No estimate at
this time.
No estimate at
this time.
No estimate at
this time.
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Priority
High
Project Name
Sewage Treatment
Facility
Project Description
Improve the Sewer Treatment
facility in Fort Mitchell.
Benefits
Improved sewer service to existing
residents/businesses.
Projected
Cost
No estimate at
this time.
Increase capacity to handle
additional residential and
commercial development.
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APPENDIX F
Appendix F – Weather History 2004 through Current
Event Record Details
State: Alabama
Event: Tstm Wind
County: Russell
Begin Date: 12 Apr 2004, 08:43:00 PM CST
Begin Location: Seale
Begin LAT/LON: 32°18'N / 85°10'W
End Date: 12 Apr 2004, 08:43:00 PM CST
End Location: Seale
End LAT/LON: 32°18'N / 85°10'W
Magnitude: 50
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Property Damage: $ 2.0K
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: A few trees were blown down around the city of Seale.
Event: Hail
State: Alabama
County: Russell
Begin Location: 15 Miles East of Hurtsboro
End Location: 15 Miles East South East of Hurtsboro
End LAT/LON: 32°15'N / 85°09'W
F-1
Magnitude: 0.75 inches
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Property Damage: $ 0.0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: Penny size hail was observed between Seale and Pittsview.
State: Alabama
Event: Hail
County: Russell
Begin Location: Phenix City
End Location: Phenix City
End LAT/LON: 32°28'N / 85°00'W
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: Dime to penny size hail was reported in the southwest part of Phenix City.
F-2
Event: Tstm Wind
State: Alabama
Begin Date: 31 May 2004, 06:30:00 AM CST
County: Russell
Begin Location: 5 Miles West of Ladonia
End Date: 31 May 2004, 06:30:00 AM CST
End Location: 5 Miles West North West of Ladonia
End LAT/LON: 32°28'N / 85°09'W
Magnitude: 55
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: Several trees were blown down near Ladonia. Some of the fallen trees landed on a church causing damage.
Event: Hail
State: Alabama
Begin Date: 27 Jun 2004, 03:55:00 PM CST
County: Russell
Begin Location: 4 Miles North of Hurtsboro
End Date: 27 Jun 2004, 03:55:00 PM CST
End Location: 4 Miles North of Hurtsboro
End LAT/LON: 32°18'N / 85°24'W
Fatalities: 0
F-3
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: Penny size hail was observed just north of Hurtsboro.
State: Alabama
Event: Strong Wind
Forecast
Zones Barbour, Bullock, Pike, Russell
affected:
Begin Date: 07 Sep 2004, 12:15:00 AM CST
Begin Location: Not Known
End Date: 07 Sep 2004, 06:00:00 AM CST
End Location: Not Known
Magnitude: 33
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: Remnants of Hurricane Frances moved northward mainly along the Alabama and Georgia state line Strong
winds of 30 to 40 mph along with saturated ground conditions allowed several trees and power lines to be blown down.
Event: High Wind
State: Alabama
Forecast
Zones RUSSELL
affected:
End Date: 16 Sep 2004, 01:00:00 PM CST
F-4
Magnitude: 56 knots
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: Hundreds of trees and power lines were blown down across the county. Power was not fully restored in
some locations for 4 days. At least 100 homes suffered some form of wind damage, mainly roof damage. Maximum
wind gusts were estimated around 65 miles an hour. Doppler radar and ground observations indicate up to 4 inches of
rain fell in a short period of time. This produced temporary flooding of some roadways. One road sustained major
damage as it was washed out.
Event: Flash Flood
State: Alabama
County: Russell
Begin Location: Countywide
End Date: 16 Sep 2004, 01:00:00 PM CST
End Location: Countywide
Magnitude: 4
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: Hundreds of trees and power lines were blown down across the county. Power was not fully restored in
some locations for 4 days. At least 100 homes suffered some form of wind damage, mainly roof damage. Maximum
wind gusts were estimated around 65 miles an hour. Doppler radar and ground observations indicate up to 4 inches of
rain fell in a short period of time. This produced temporary flooding of some roadways. One road sustained major
damage as it was washed out.
F-5
State: Alabama
Event: Hail
County: Russell
Begin Date: 22 Mar 2005, 12:19:00 PM CST
End Date: 22 Mar 2005, 12:35:00 PM CST
End LAT/LON: 32°28'N / 85°00'W
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: Large hail was reported in and near the Seale all the way to Phenix City. The hail was nickel to golf ball
size.
Event: Hail
State: Alabama
County: Russell
Begin Location: 7 Miles South West of Pittsview
End Location: 7 Miles North East of Holy Trinity
End LAT/LON: 32°14'N / 84°56'W
F-6
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: The weakening, left moving supercell still managed to produce severe hail across far southeastern Russell
County. The reported hail size ranged from penny to nickel size and affected areas in and near Pittsview, Glenville, and
Holy Trinity.
Event: Hail
State: Alabama
County: Russell
Begin Location: Holy Trinity
End Location: Ft Mitchell
End LAT/LON: 32°20'N / 85°01'W
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: Half dollar size hail was reported from Holy Trinity to Fort Mitchell.
F-7
State: Alabama
Event: Hail
County: Russell
Begin Date: 27 Mar 2005, 02:36:00 AM CST
Begin Location: Cottonton
End Date: 27 Mar 2005, 02:36:00 AM CST
End Location: Cottonton
End LAT/LON: 32°07'N / 85°04'W
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: Pea to penny size hail was observed near Cottonton.
Event: Flash Flood
State: Alabama
County: Russell
End Date: 27 Mar 2005, 06:00:00 AM CST
End LAT/LON: 32°28'N / 85°00'W
Magnitude: 0
F-8
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: Doppler radar estimated three hour rainfall up to 4 inches across Russell County, with 24 hour amounts up
to 6 inches. This heavy rain caused several roads in Phenix city to become flooded and temporarily impassable. Several
roads were closed. Some evacuations occurred in low lying areas.
Event: Hail
State: Alabama
County: Russell
Begin Location: 10 Miles West of Ladonia
End LAT/LON: 32°28'N / 85°00'W
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: Penny to nickel size hail was reported along US 80 from near the Hugley community eastward to Phenix
City.
F-9
State: Alabama
Event: Hail
County: Russell
Begin Location: 2 Miles North of Seale
End Location: 2 Miles North of Seale
End LAT/LON: 32°20'N / 85°10'W
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: Golf ball size hail was reported just north of Seale.
Event: Tstm Wind
State: Alabama
Begin Date: 30 Apr 2005, 07:16:00 AM CST
County: Russell
Begin Location: Hurtsboro
End Date: 30 Apr 2005, 07:16:00 AM CST
End Location: Hurtsboro
End LAT/LON: 32°15'N / 85°24'W
Magnitude: 52
F - 10
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: A few trees were blown down in and near Hurtsboro.
State: Alabama
Event: Tstm Wind
County: Russell
Begin Location: Pittsview
End LAT/LON: 32°07'N / 85°04'W
Magnitude: 52
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: Several trees were blown down or snapped off near CR 4 from Pittsview to Cottonton. Additional tree
damage occurred along CR 12 east of Glenville.
F - 11
State: Alabama
Event: Tstm Wind
County: Russell
Begin Date: 20 May 2005, 02:45:00 PM CST
Begin Location: 3 Miles North West of Phenix City
End Date: 20 May 2005, 02:45:00 PM CST
End Location: 3 Miles North West of Phenix City
End LAT/LON: 32°30'N / 85°02'W
Magnitude: 52
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: Wind gusts were estimated around 60 miles an hour near Phenix City.
Event: Hail
State: Alabama
County: Russell
End Location: Hurtsboro
End LAT/LON: 32°15'N / 85°24'W
F - 12
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: Quarter size hail covered the ground in Hurtsboro. Several large tree limbs were blown down in the same
area.
Event: Tropical Storm
State: Alabama
Begin Date: 10 Jul 2005, 02:00:00 PM CST
Forecast
Zones RUSSELL
affected:
End Date: 10 Jul 2005, 10:00:00 PM CST
Magnitude: 0
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Russell County as Dennis moved into Central
Alabama. At least one structural fire occurred due to downed power lines.
Event: Flash Flood
State: Alabama
County: Russell
F - 13
End LAT/LON: 32°15'N / 85°12'W
Magnitude: 0
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: Several roadways across Russell County were covered with up to 5 feet of water and were temporarily
closed. Flooding was reported in Rutherford, Hatchechubbee, Seale and Phenix City. Hurricane Dennis's local effects
were widespread across central Alabama. Storm total rain amounts were generally 3 to 6 inches west of Interstate 65
with isolated higher amounts. Areas east of Interstate 65 received 1 to 3 inches of rain with isolated higher totals,
especially near the Alabama/Georgia state line. Many counties experienced flash flooding. Several homes and roadways
sustained minor flooding damage. A few road sections and bridges were washed away. No injuries were attributed to the
flash flooding.
Event: Tropical Storm
State: Alabama
Begin Date: 29 Aug 2005, 04:00:00 PM CST
Forecast Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Blount,
Zones Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers,
affected: Cherokee, Chilton, Clay,
Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore,
Etowah, Fayette, Greene, Hale,
Jefferson, Lamar, Lee, Lowndes,
Macon, Marengo, Marion,
Montgomery, Perry, Pickens,
Pike, Randolph, Russell, Shelby,
St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega,
Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker,
Winston
End Date: 30 Aug 2005, 06:00:00 AM CST
Magnitude: 0
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 8
Property Damage: $ 34.9M
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Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: Numerous trees and powerlines were knocked down during Katrina. Numerous structures, homes and
vehicles were damaged. Power outages were extensive. Hurricane Katrina made landfall along the Gulf Coast early
Monday morning August 29, 2005 as a large category four hurricane. Sustained winds were around 145 mph in
southeast Louisiana. Katrina continued northward affecting areas from New Orleans to Mobile. Devastating damage
occurred along the Gulf Coast and New Orleans sustained major damage and flooding. Katrina weakened to a tropical
storm by Monday evening August 29, 2005 northwest of Meridian. Katrina continued northward across eastern
Mississippi overnight. Katrina produced local effects that were widespread across central Alabama. Thousands of trees
and power lines were brought down, minor to major structural damage occurred and power outages were lengthy and
widespread. Several locations remained without power for a week or longer. Six tornadoes occurred across central
Alabama in association with Katrina, 4 F0's and two F1's. Storm total rain amounts ranged from one inch or less in the
northeast to 5 to 6 inches in the northwest counties near the Mississippi state line. Only Tuscaloosa County reported
flash flooding and only minor river flooding occurred on the upper Tombigbee River. Alabama Power reported that this
was the worst event in their history for damage and power outages statewide. A few storm total rain amounts include
Hamilton (4.82 inches), Addison (3.62 inches), Troy (2.18 inches) and Selma (2.00 inches). A few peak wind gusts
reported include Cuba (80 mph), Fayette (75 mph), Vance (68 mph), Birmingham (60 mph) and Oakmulgee (49 mph).
Many locations west of a line from Selma to Hamilton may have experienced wind gusts up to 80 mph. Two men were
injured in Tuscaloosa County when a tree fell in front of their vehicle and then the vehicle slid under it. One person was
slightly injured when a tree fell on their home in Pickens County. One man was injured when a tree fell on his car in
Marengo County. In Hale County, two people were injured when a tree fell on their mobile home. One man was injured
when a tree fell onto his home. One man was injured when he left his vehicle as trees fell around him and he was
subsequently hit by another vehicle.
Event: Tornado
State: Alabama
County: Russell
Begin Location: 16 Miles West of Phenix City
End Date: 29 Aug 2005, 04:41:00 PM CST
End Location: 16 Miles West North West of Phenix City
End LAT/LON: 32°28'N / 85°17'W
Length: 0 Mile
Width: 25 Yards
Magnitude: F0
F - 15
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: National Weather Service meteorologists performed a ground survey across far northwestern Russell
County. It has been determined that brief F0 tornado occurred. The tornado touched down in a rural area along the Lee
and Russell county line, just west of County Road 71. The tornado snapped a few trees along its short path. The tornado
occurred at approximately 541 PM CDT. The tornado path was only 0.1 miles long and 25 yards wide at its widest
point. Begin/End: 32 27.98/85 16.68
Event: Hail
State: Alabama
Begin Date: 28 Dec 2005, 01:00:00 PM CST
County: Russell
Begin Location: Cottonton
End Date: 28 Dec 2005, 01:00:00 PM CST
End LAT/LON: 32°07'N / 85°04'W
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: Dime to penny size hail was reported in Cottonton.
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State: Alabama
Event: Hail
County: Russell
Begin Location: Holy Trinity
End Location: Holy Trinity
End LAT/LON: 32°10'N / 85°01'W
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: Golf ball size hail was observed in Holy Trinity.
Event: Hail
State: Alabama
County: Russell
Begin Location: Ft Mitchell
End LAT/LON: 32°20'N / 85°01'W
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Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: Golf ball to baseball size hail fell in and around Fort Mitchell.
State: Alabama
Event: Tstm Wind
County: Russell
End LAT/LON: 32°15'N / 85°12'W
Magnitude: 50
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: Numerous trees were downed across the county, especially around the Hurtsboro and Seale areas.
Event: Funnel Cloud
State: Alabama
County: Russell
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Begin Location: 3 Miles West South West of Seale
End Location: 3 Miles West South West of Seale
Magnitude: 0
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: None Reported
State: Alabama
Event: Tstm Wind
County: Russell
Begin Location: 9 Miles South South West of Phenix City
End Location: 9 Miles South South West of Phenix City
End LAT/LON: 32°21'N / 85°04'W
Magnitude: 50
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in Fort Mitchell.
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State: Alabama
Event: Hail
County: Russell
End LAT/LON: 32°28'N / 85°00'W
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: Penny to nickel sized hail completely covered the ground in some locations.
Event: Drought
State: Alabama
Begin Date: 11 Jul 2006, 07:00:00 AM CST
Forecast Barbour, Bullock, Dallas, Lee,
Zones Lowndes, Macon, Marengo,
affected: Montgomery, Pike, Russell
Magnitude: 0
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
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Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: An extended period of low rainfall lead to the development of severe drought (D2) conditions across the
southern portion of Central Alabama through much of the month of July. By the end of the month, the drought reached
the extreme (D3) category in areas along and south of US Route 80. Agricultural and hydrologic impacts were both felt.
Event: Tstm Wind
State: Alabama
County: Russell
Begin Location: 9 Miles West South West of Phenix City
End Location: 9 Miles West South West of Phenix City
End LAT/LON: 32°25'N / 85°09'W
Magnitude: 50
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: A few trees were blown down in north central Russell County.
Event: Drought
State: Alabama
Begin Date: 01 Aug 2006, 12:00:00 AM CST
F - 21
Winston
Magnitude: 0
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: Severe (D2) to extreme (D3) drought conditions, that developed in July, continued and spread across all of
Central Alabama through the month of August. The area with the greatest impact, with extreme (D3) conditions through
the first half of the month, was generally along and south of U.S. Route 80. Summer crops were adversely impacted, and
many cities put water restriction rules into effect due to the hydrologic impact.
Event: Drought
State: Alabama
Winston
End Date: 19 Sep 2006, 06:00:00 AM CST
Magnitude: 0
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0
Description: D2 (severe) to isolated D3 (extreme) drought conditions continued from the summer through the first half
of September. Several bouts of significant precipitation in the middle of the month helped conditions improve to better
than D2 drought by the morning of the 19th.
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State: Alabama
Event: Hail
County: Russell
Begin Date: 13 Feb 2007, 20:17:00 PM CST
End Date: 13 Feb 2007, 20:17:00 PM CST
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0K
Description: An intense winter storm and passing cold front caused several tornadoes and numerous severe
thunderstorms across Central Alabama.
Event: Tornado
State: Alabama
County: Russell
Begin Location: 3 Miles North North East of Ladonia
End Location: 3 Miles North West of Phenix City
End LAT/LON: 32°30'N / 85°02'W
Length: 1 Mile
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Width: 50 Yards
Magnitude: F0
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0K
Description: The tornado touched down near the Russell-Lee County line, on the northwest side of Phenix City.
Damage near the touchdown point in Russell County was very light with only minor tree damage. A powerful spring
storm system brought an outbreak of tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail to Central Alabama.
Event: Tornado
State: Alabama
County: Russell
Begin Location: 5 Miles West of Uchee
End Location: 3 Miles West South West of Uchee
End LAT/LON: 32°19'N / 85°02'W
Length: 2 Miles
Width: 400 Yards
Magnitude: F1
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0K
F - 24
Description: The tornado crossed from Macon into Russell County just west of the intersection of AL 51 and Cowpen
Road, and then lifted just east of AL 51. Numerous trees were snapped off and uprooted.Supercell thunderstorms
developed in the afternoon and evening hours, producing severe weather that included tornadoes and very large hail.
Event: Hail
State: Alabama
County: Russell
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0K
Description: Supercell thunderstorms developed in the afternoon and evening hours, producing severe weather that
included tornadoes and very large hail.
Event: Funnel Cloud
State: Alabama
County: Russell
F - 25
Magnitude: 0
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0K
Description: Supercell thunderstorms developed in the afternoon and evening hours, producing severe weather that
included tornadoes and very large hail.
Event: Hail
State: Alabama
County: Russell
End LAT/LON: 32°19'N / 85°01'W
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0K
Description: A swath of very large hail, some of it as big as grapefruits, fell across the eastern portion of Russell
County, including the cities of Seale, Fort Mitchell, and Holy Trinity. The ground was covered with hail in several
locations. At least 4 homes and 15 cars were damaged. Supercell thunderstorms developed in the afternoon and evening
hours, producing severe weather that included tornadoes and very large hail.
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State: Alabama
Event: Thunderstorm Wind
County: Russell
Begin Location: 1 Mile South of Seale
Magnitude: 50
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0K
Description: Two very large trees were blown down and blocked the road, just south of Seale. Severe thunderstorms
brought scattered reports of hail and damaging winds to Eastern Alabama.
State: Alabama
Begin Date: 06 Feb 2008, 08:43:00 AM CST
County: Russell
Begin Location: 1 Mile West of Uchee
End Date: 06 Feb 2008, 08:43:00 AM CST
Magnitude: 50
Fatalities: 0
F - 27
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0K
Description: A tree was blown down onto a roadway, near the Uchee Community. A strong cold front and very intense
upper level storm system moving across the Gulf Coast States brought numerous severe thunderstorms and several
tornadoes to Central Alabama.
Event: Tornado
State: Alabama
County: Russell
Begin Location: 2 Miles South South East of Glenville
End Location: 1 Mile South South East of Mahrt
End LAT/LON: 32°08'N / 85°03'W
Length: 8 Miles
Width: 1000 Yards
Magnitude: F2
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 4
Crop Damage: $ 0.0K
Description: The tornado touched down near the intersection of US Highway 431 and CR-51 in the southern portion of
the county. It then tracked northeastward to the Chattahoochee River near the Cottonton community, before crossing the
river into Georgia. The most significant damage was located near CR-12. At least two mobile homes were destroyed
and two frame houses received significant damage. Numerous trees were either snapped off or were uprooted along the
path. At least one vehicle was flipped over. Four injuries were reported. A broken squall line, sparked by an advancing
cold front and strong upper level storm, caused severe thunderstorms and tornadoes across Central Alabama.
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State: Alabama
County: Russell
Begin Location: 1 Mile West of Seale
Magnitude: 50
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0K
Description: Several trees were blown down on US-431, near Seale. A broken squall line, sparked by an advancing
cold front and strong upper level storm, caused severe thunderstorms and tornadoes across Central Alabama.
Event: Hail
State: Alabama
County: Russell
Fatalities: 0
F - 29
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0K
Description: An upper level disturbance, and a developing surface low and associated cold front, caused several rounds
of strong to severe thunderstorms across central Alabama.
Event: Drought
State: Alabama
Forecast
Bullock, Lamar, Marengo,
Zones
Pickens, Russell
affected:
Magnitude: 0
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0K
Description: Several storm systems across Central Alabama brought some improvement to the ongoing drought, that
had begun in the Spring of 2007. During the first week of April, several more Alabama counties along the western
border, and south of I-85, were removed from the Severe Drought (D2) designation.
Event: Dust Devil
State: Alabama
County: Russell
Begin Location: 1 Mile West of Uchee
F - 30
Magnitude: 0
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0K
Description: Portions of a mobile home roof were destroyed by what witnesses described as a large dust devil.
Firefighters arriving on the scene described debris swirling over 100 feet in the air. Intense afternoon heat led to at least
one dust devil.
State: Alabama
County: Russell
Begin Location: Kaolin
Magnitude: 50
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0K
Description: Several trees were blown down in the Fontaine Village area of Phenix City, with one large tree blocking
the roadway. Afternoon heating caused isolated severe thunderstorms in extreme eastern Alabama.
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State: Alabama
Event: Drought
Forecast
Zones Barbour, Russell
affected:
Begin Date: 24 Jun 2008, 06:00:00 AM CST
Magnitude: 0
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0K
Description: Less than normal rainfall led to the redevelopment of Severe Drought (D2) conditions in portions of
Russell and Barbour Counties by the end of the month.
Event: Drought
State: Alabama
Begin Date: 01 Jul 2008, 00:00:00 AM CST
Forecast Barbour, Blount, Calhoun,
Zones Chambers, Cherokee, Clay,
affected: Cleburne, Coosa, Elmore,
Etowah, Jefferson, Lee, Macon,
Randolph, Russell, Shelby, St.
Clair, Talladega, Tallapoosa
Magnitude: 0
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
F - 32
Crop Damage: $ 0.0K
Description: Despite several storm systems with scattered rain fall, Severe (D2) Drought conditions continued across a
large portion of central Alabama throughout the month of July.
State: Alabama
County: Russell
Begin Location: 1 Mile West of Ladonia
Magnitude: 60
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0K
Description: The canopies of a service station and a bank drive-through, on US-80 in Ladonia, were heavily damaged.
Several trees and power lines were also blown down in the same area. Afternoon heating led to several isolated severe
thunderstorms across central and eastern Alabama.
Event: Lightning
State: Alabama
County: Russell
F - 33
Magnitude: 0
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0K
Description: A lightning strike caused a house to catch fire. Afternoon heating led to several isolated severe
thunderstorms across central and eastern Alabama.
Event: Drought
State: Alabama
Forecast Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Bullock,
Zones Calhoun, Chambers, Chilton,
affected: Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Elmore,
Etowah, Fayette, Jefferson, Lee,
Macon, Marion, Randolph,
Russell, Shelby, St. Clair,
Talladega, Tallapoosa,
Tuscaloosa, Walker, Winston
Begin Date: 01 Aug 2008, 00:00:00 AM CST
End Date: 26 Aug 2008, 06:00:00 AM CST
Magnitude: 0
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0K
Description: Despite several storm systems that brought scattered rain during the beginning of the month, Severe (D2)
Drought conditions continued in much of central Alabama through the middle of the month. However, the remnants of
Tropical Storm Fay brought widespread rainfall during the period of August 23 to 26, which helped conditions in these
counties improve to the Abnormally Dry (D0) category.
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State: Alabama
County: Russell
Begin Location: 1 Mile North North West of Hurtsboro
Magnitude: 45
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0K
Description: A tree was blown down on Shady Grove Road, near Hurtsboro. A cold front pushing through Alabama
from the north helped spark several severe thunderstorms with damaging winds.
State: Alabama
County: Russell
Begin Location: 2 Miles South West of Mc Lendon
Magnitude: 45
Fatalities: 0
F - 35
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0K
Description: A tree was blown down at the intersection of Fire Tower Road and CR-39.A cold front pushing through
Alabama from the north helped spark several severe thunderstorms with damaging winds.
State: Alabama
County: Russell
Begin Location: 2 Miles West North West of Kaolin
Magnitude: 50
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0K
Description: A tree was blown down onto a house, causing significant damage. Trees were blown down at several other
locations around Phenix City. A cold front pushing through Alabama from the north helped spark several severe
thunderstorms with damaging winds.
State: Alabama
County: Russell
F - 36
Begin Location: 2 Miles North West of Persons
Magnitude: 45
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0K
Description: A tree was blown down on Williams Road, between Rutherford and Pittsview. A cold front pushing
through Alabama from the north helped spark several severe thunderstorms with damaging winds.
Event: Heavy Snow
State: Alabama
Forecast
Zones Chambers, Lee, Russell
affected:
Magnitude: 0
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0
Crop Damage: $ 0.0K
Description: The snow began around 4 am, and accumulated up to 3 to 4 inches until it ended around 330 pm.A late
winter storm system, that had caused some severe thunderstorms the previous day, ended with a heavy snow event for
portions of central Alabama. The snow began during the early morning hours on March 1, and lasted until the afternoon
on the same day, with the most significant accumulations occurring from around 3 am to 3 pm. The heaviest snow,
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generally from 3 to 5 inches, was in a swath across the middle of the state, from near Tuscaloosa to Auburn.
Thundersnow was reported in several counties near the Georgia state line. The vast majority of the snow melted before
the sun set that evening, which minimized the total impact of the event.
Date derived from: http://www4.ncdc.noaa.gov/cgi-win/wwcgi.dll?wwevent~storms
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2005-2008 Alabama Weather in Review
2005 Weather in Review
CENTRAL ALABAMA WEATHER HAS BEEN VERY ACTIVE SINCE THE 21ST CENTURY
STARTED AND THE YEAR 2005 WAS NO EXCEPTION. THE YEAR WAS HIGHLIGHTED
BY AN ICE STORM, 5 TROPICAL SYSTEMS, AND A RECORD NUMBER OF
DOCUMENTED TORNADOES.
THE ACTIVE YEAR WAS CHRISTENED BY AN ICE STORM ON JANUARY 28TH AND
29TH. FREEZING RAIN FELL ACROSS EAST CENTRAL ALABAMA GENERALLY
AFFECTING AREAS EAST OF A LINE FROM GADSDEN TO ROCKFORD TO OPELIKA.
WIDESPREAD SIGNIFICANT ICING WAS EXPERIENCED FROM NEAR HEFLIN TO
WEDOWEE TO LAFAYETTE. ICE ACCUMULATIONS UP TO ONE INCH WERE OBSERVED.
THE ICE PRODUCED WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES AND CAUSED NUMEROUS TREES
TO BREAK UNDER THE WEIGHT OF THE ICE.
THE 2005 ATLANTIC BASIN HURRICANE SEASON WAS UNPRECEDENTED IN
NUMBER. THIRTY TROPICAL SYSTEMS FORMED IN THE ATLANTIC BASIN; 27
WERE NAMED STORMS, 13 WERE HURRICANES, AND 7 WERE MAJOR HURRICANES.
FIVE OF THESE TROPICAL SYSTEMS DIRECTLY AFFECTED CENTRAL ALABAMA.
ARLENE AFFECTED CENTRAL ALABAMA JUNE 11TH AND 12TH. ARLENE`S AFFECTS
WERE RATHER MINOR AND WAS THE WEAKEST OF THE TROPICAL SYSTEMS TO MOVE
INTO CENTRAL ALABAMA. ARLENE PRODUCED RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF 1 TO 5
INCHES, WITH THE HIGHEST AMOUNTS WEST OF INTERSTATE 65. ESTIMATED
MAXIMUM WIND GUSTS WERE BETWEEN 30 AND 40 MILES AN HOUR. SEVERAL
TREES AND POWER LINES WERE BLOWN DOWN AREAWIDE. MINOR LOCAL
FLOODING AND RIVER FLOODING OCCURRED.
H
CINDY AFFECTED CENTRAL ALABAMA ON JULY 6TH. CINDY`S OUTER BANDS
PRODUCED EIGHT TORNADOES; 2 IN AUTAUGA COUNTY, 2 IN MACON COUNTY, 2
IN ELMORE COUNTY, 1 IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, 1 IN TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, 1
IN CHAMBERS COUNTY, AND 1 IN LEE COUNTY. ALL OF THESE TORNADOES
WERE RATED F0 OR F1 ON THE FUJITA DAMAGE INTENSITY SCALE. THE F1
TORNADO IN MACON COUNTY INJURED ONE MAN WHILE HE WAS WORKING IN HIS
BODY SHOP. ALL OF THE TORNADOES OCCURRED DURING DAY LIGHT HOURS.
NUMEROUS TREES WERE SNAPPED OFF AS A RESULT OF THE TORNADOES.
H
DENNIS AFFECTED CENTRAL ALABAMA ON JULY 10TH. THIS WAS THE SECOND
TROPICAL SYSTEM TO AFFECT THE AREA WITHIN A WEEK. DENNIS`S LOCAL
AFFECTS WERE WIDESPREAD ACROSS CENTRAL ALABAMA. RAIN AMOUNTS WERE
WERE GENERALLY 2 TO 6 INCHES, THE HEAVIEST RAIN OCCURRED WEST OF
INTERSTATE 65. THE HEAVY RAIN PRODUCED FLASH FLOODING IN SEVERAL
LOCATIONS AND A FEW HOMES SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGE. A FEW ROADS AND
BRIDGES WERE WASHED OUT. MINOR RIVER FLOODING ENSUED FROM THE
WIDESPREAD RAINFALL. ESTIMATED MAXIMUM WIND GUSTS WERE 70 TO 80
MILES AN HOUR. THESE POWERFUL WINDS PRODUCED DAMAGE IN ALL 39
COUNTIES ACROSS CENTRAL ALABAMA. THOUSANDS OF TREES WEE BLOWN DOWN
AND POWER OUTAGES WERE WIDESPREAD. TWO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED DUE
TO FALLEN TREES.
H
KATRINA AFFECTED CENTRAL ALABAMA ON AUGUST 29TH. AFTER THE
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CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE ENDURED ALONG THE GULF COAST AND IN NEW ORLEANS,
KATRINA MOVED TOWARD CENTRAL ALABAMA. RAINFALL WAS A RATHER MINOR
CONTRIBUTOR, WITH ONLY 1 TO 5 INCHES OF RAIN REPORTED WEST OF
INTERSTATE 65. NO FLASH FLOODING OCCURRED AND ONLY MINOR RIVER
FLOODING WAS PRODUCED. KATRINA PRODUCED 4 TORNADOES WHICH OCCURRED
IN MACON, CALHOUN, BULLOCK, AND TALLAPOOSA COUNTIES. THE BIGGEST
STORY WITH KATRINA WAS THE WIND. ESTIMATED WIND GUSTS WERE 80 TO 90
MILES AN HOUR, ESPECIALLY ACROSS SUMTER, MARENGO, AND GREENE
COUNTIES. MANY THOUSANDS OF TREES WERE DOWNED AREAWIDE AND POWER
OUTAGES WERE WIDESPREAD AND LENGTHY. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE OCCURRED IN ALL
39 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL ALABAMA. NUMEROUS STRUCTURES WERE DAMAGED BY
THE FALLEN TREES AND MANY MAJOR ROADWAYS WERE BLOCKED FOR HOURS.
RITA AFFECTED CENTRAL ALABAMA ON SEPTEMBER 25TH. THE OUTER BANDS OF
RITA PRODUCED ONE THE THE LARGEST SINGLE DAY TORNADO OUTBREAKS IN
ALABAMA HISTORY. RITA ACCOUNTED FOR 21 TORNADOES IN CENTRAL
ALABAMA IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS. TUSCALOOSA COUNTY ENDURED 10 OF THESE
TORNADOES, 3 F1`S AND 7 F0`S. SEVERAL OF THESE TORNADOES AFFECTED
AREAS NEAR ELROD AND BUHL. TWO PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN TUSCALOOSA
COUNTY. OTHER COUNTIES THAT EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE TORNADOES INCLUDE,
GREENE, PICKENS, WINSTON, LAMAR AND FAYETTE. SUMTER AND MARION
OBSERVED ONE TORNADO EACH. MOST OF THESE TORNADOES OCCURRED DURING
DAYLIGHT HOURS AND MANY WERE CAPTURED ON FILM OR VIDEO.
DUE TO THE ABNORMALLY HIGH AMOUNT TROPICALLY INDUCED TORNADOES, THE
STATE OF ALABAMA HAS OBSERVED A RECORD NUMBER OF DOCUMENTED TORNADOES
IN A YEAR. AS OF THIS WRITING, THE PRELIMINARY NUMBER OF TORNADOES
STATEWIDE WAS 74. THE PREVIOUS RECORD WAS 55 IN 2001. IN FACT, THE
39 CENTRAL ALABAMA COUNTIES SERVED BY THE BIRMINGHAM NATIONAL
WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE HAVE OBSERVED 55 TORNADOES, THE PREVIOUS
RECORD FOR THE ENTIRE STATE. THE PREVIOUS RECORD FOR CENTRAL
ALABAMA COUNTIES WAS 34 TORNADOES IN 2000. BASED ON DATA FROM 1961
THROUGH 2001, THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF TORNADOES IN A YEAR FOR CENTRAL
ALABAMA WAS 17. THE YEAR 2005 RECEIVED AN ASTOUNDING 324 PERCENT OF
NORMAL.
PRELIMINARY SEVERE WEATHER STATISTICS:
DAYS WITH TORNADOES..........9
DAYS WITH SEVERE WINDS.......36
DAYS WITH SEVERE HAIL........32
DAYS WITH FLASH FLOODING.....20
PRELIMINARY DATA:
HOTTEST DAY
BIRMINGHAM.....97 AUG 21ST
MONTGOMERY.....98 AUG 21ST
ANNISTON.......98 AUG 21ST
TUSCALOOSA.....99 AUG 21ST
CALERA.........95 AUG 21ST
TROY...........96 SEVERAL DAYS
COLDEST DAY
BIRMINGHAM.....18 JAN 24TH
MONTGOMERY.....19 DEC 22ND
ANNISTON.......16 JAN 24TH
TUSCALOOSA.....19 JAN 24TH
CALERA.........20 JAN 24TH
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TROY...........18 JAN 24TH
WETTEST DAY
BIRMINGHAM.....2.48" MAY 29TH
MONTGOMERY.....3.65" MAR 27TH
ANNISTON.......1.74" NOV 21ST
TUSCALOOSA.....3.51" SEP 10TH
CALERA.........3.17" JUL 10TH
TROY...........2.66" MAR 27TH
WETTEST MONTH
BIRMINGHAM.....9.50" JUL
MONTGOMERY.....10.35" MAR
ANNISTON.......6.62" JUL
TUSCALOOSA.....7.13" JUN
CALERA.........9.83" JUL
TROY...........9.44" AUG
DAYS GREATER THAN 90 DEGREES:
BIRMINGHAM.....54
MONTGOMERY.....86
ANNISTON.......46
TUSCALOOSA.....84
CALERA.........35
TROY...........50
DAYS GREATER THAN 95 DEGREES:
BIRMINGHAM.....6
MONTGOMERY.....18
ANNISTON.......3
TUSCALOOSA.....18
CALERA.........0
TROY...........3
DAYS LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 32 DEGREES:
BIRMINGHAM.....36
MONTGOMERY.....34
ANNISTON.......48
TUSCALOOSA.....44
CALERA.........36
TROY...........39
DAYS LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 20 DEGREES:
BIRMINGHAM.....4
MONTGOMERY.....3
ANNISTON.......4
TUSCALOOSA.....2
CALERA.........1
TROY...........3
ADDITIONAL YEAR END STATISTICS WILL BE ADDED AND UPDATED DURING THE
FIRST WEEK OF JANUARY 2006 WHEN ALL THE DATA HAS BEEN COMPILED. THE
DATA IN THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD BE TREATED AS PRELIMINARY.
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2006 Weather Year in Review
2006 Central Alabama Headlines
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First Tornado of the Year January 13th
Minor Winter Weather Episode in February
Supercell Thunderstorms of March 13th
Severe Thunderstorms of April 7th & 8th
Summer Drought Conditions
Mercury Hits the Century Mark Areawide
Quiet Tropical Season
Warm Front Tornadoes September 22nd
Fall Severe Weather Episode November 15th
Severe Weather
Severe Thunderstorms can occur in any month and 2006 was no different. The first tornado occurred on
January 13th in Barbour County. Although this was an isolated tornado occurrence, it produced damage
in northwest Barbour County and one person was injured as the tornado crossed US Highway 82.
The Spring Severe Weather Season was fairly active in 2006. Straight line wind gusts of 60 to 85 mph,
quarter or larger size hail and/or tornadoes were generated on March 9th, March 13th, March 20th,
April 7th/8th and on May 10th. An unusual occurrence of softball size hail was reported on April 21st in
Walker County. Perhaps the most active 24 hour period occurred the evening of April 7th and continued
into the early morning hours of April 8th. Several supercell thunderstorms produced damage in Central
Alabama. Six tornadoes touched down, numerous areas were covered with hail and many structures and
trees were damaged by high winds.
On November 15th, eight tornadoes along with severe wind gusts caused damage across South Central
Alabama. An F2 tornado touched down in Montgomery which produced extensive damage to the post
office and the Fun Zone Skating Rink. Many homes sustained roof damage and a few apartment complexes
suffered damage. Another F2 dropped down near Hamilton Crossroads in Pike County. A large water
tower was destroyed and numerous structures suffered significant damage.
On November 30th, four tornadoes touched down in Marengo and Hale Counties. These tornadoes were
produced from a line of moderate showers. These showers were absent of lightning which would typically
be present during tornado formation.
An unusual event happened in Winston County on July 24th. A dust devil caused damage to several
structures near Haleyville. Dust devils form in hot, fair and dry conditions when the air in contact with the
ground heats up much more than the air immediately above it. The air rises quickly and a vortex is formed.
Dust devils rarely produce damage...but have been known to produce winds greater than 50 mph.
Preliminary severe weather numbers for 2006:
Days with Severe Weather in 2006
Days with Tornadoes
9
Days with Wind Damage or Wind Speeds 58 mph or greater
43
Days with Hail greater than .75 inches
35
Days with Flash Floods
11
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Tornadoes in 2006
F0
11
F1
15
F2
5
F3/F4/F5
0
Total # of Tornadoes
31
Average # of Tornadoes (1961-2000)
17
Tropical Weather
The NOAA 2006 Atlantic Hurricane Season official forecast was for a high likely hood of an above-normal
season and a chance of a near normal season, calling for 12 to 15 named storms. With all the devastating
tropical systems affecting Central Alabama over the past few years, we all had our fingers crossed. Well,
November 30th marked the end of the 2006 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Only 9 named storms occurred
during the 2006 season. This was the second lowest number since 1995. This reduced activity was
attributed largely to the rapid onset of El Niño conditions in the equatorial Pacific, which suppressed
conditions conducive to hurricane formation in the Atlantic.
None of the nine named tropical systems had a direct or adverse affect on Central Alabama.
Winter Weather
Winter Weather has almost been non-existent over the past several years. There have been plenty of cold
days during the winter season but no significant icing or snow. The only winter weather event of 2006
occurred on February 18th. Marion, Lamar and Winston Counties received some freezing rain. The
freezing rain produced ice accumulations up to 0.20 of an inch on elevated surfaces...such as trees and
bridges. A few automobile accidents were attributed to the ice. A few tree limbs were also broken off due
to the weight of the ice. The ice lasted only a few hours and then melted.
In January 2005, an Ice Storm occurred in East Alabama, but no measurable snow has fallen at an
observing site since 2002 or earlier.
Climatology
2006 was another warm and dry year across Central Alabama. The yearly average temperature was at least
one degree above normal at all reporting stations. Additionally, a majority of the reporting stations had
deficits of 5 inches or more in yearly rainfall.
Summer thunderstorms were a bit more spotty in 2006 than usual across Central Alabama. Many areas
were slightly below normal heading into the typically drier summer months. Several reporting stations and
cooperative observers did not receive any rain for stretches of 10 to 20 days. This lack of rain occurred in
May and June. This preceded the normally dry part of the year...August, September and October. In areas
along and south of US Highway 80, D3 drought (extreme) was experienced while the remainder of the area
saw the development of D2 drought (severe) by mid July. Agricultural and Hydrologic impacts were most
significant as crops suffered and rivers flowed at below normal stages. Many municipalities across Central
Alabama imposed temporary water restrictions.
The summer heat returned as all of the reporting stations measured 100 degrees or above. Hamilton
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measured the areas highest reading of 106 degrees, observed on July 20th. Tuscaloosa reached or exceeded
the century mark 10 times. Most of Central Alabama had not experienced the century mark in several
years.
The coldest temperatures of the year occurred on December 8th and 9th. All of Central Alabama fell into
the mid to upper teens. But after this brief cold spell, the year ended on a high note with temperatures much
above normal.
Here are some selected cities data for Central Alabama.
Location
Weather
Elements
Birmingham
Montgomery
Anniston
Tuscaloosa
Calera
Troy
Hottest
Day
100 on 6/21,
6/22 8/8
102 on 8/8
100 on
7/19, 8/8
101 on 8/8,
8/9, 8/20
100 on 8/8
103
on 8/8
Coldest
Day
17 on 12/8
18 on 12/9
16 on 12/9
17 on 12/9
19 on 12/8
17 on
12/9
Wettest
Day
3.58" on 4/20
3.79" on
11/15
3.04" on
2/6
3.59" on
9/24
4.54" on
9/12
2.31"
on
8/30
Wettest
Month
8.70" in
February
5.15" in
February
7.49" in
February
7.21" in
October
6.45" in
September
5.09"
in
May
City
Mean
Temperature for
2006
Mean Temperature
Departure from Normal
Total
Rainfall for
2006
Total Rainfall
Departure from
Normal
Birmingham 64.7
+ 2.9
56.57"
+ 2.58"
Montgomery 66.1
+ 1.0
44.92"
- 9.85"
Here are the top 5 yearly records for selected cities:
Birmingham (records Since 1900)
Warmest
Coldest
Wettest
Driest
1921 - 66.1
1983 - 60.2
1916 - 81.82"
1904 - 34.32"
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1933 - 65.5
1976 - 60.3
1961 - 76.48"
1931 - 36.14"
1927 - 65.5
1966 - 60.5
1903 - 76.21"
1943 - 36.86"
1922 - 65.3
1968 - 60.7
1980 - 75.36"
1908 - 39.52"
1938 - 65.1
1969 - 60.8
1948 - 71.45"
1954 - 40.66"
Montgomery (records Since 1910)
Warmest
Coldest
Wettest
Driest
1927 - 68.0
1976 - 62.4
1929 - 78.25"
1953 - 26.82"
1933 - 67.8
1983 - 63.5
1912 - 77.89"
1931 - 34.44"
1921 - 67.8
1969 - 63.6
1989 - 75.47"
1968 - 35.46"
1922 - 67.5
1996 - 63.6
1983 - 75.47"
2000 - 37.95"
1911 - 67.3
1968 - 63.7
1975 - 72.98"
1914 - 37.99"
This table compares rainfall amounts from previous years with the current year.
The current year's data has a green background.
The averages are shown just below the current year's rainfall with a yellow background.
Jan
Anniston
1971-2000
Mar
Apr May June July Aug Sep
Oct
2004 2.13 5.06
2.44
4.00 5.65
5.02
7.00 2.13 6.82
3.19 10.35 3.11 56.90 +4.97
2005 2.35 4.60
5.76
4.63 3.89
3.55
6.75 2.68 0.71
1.77 4.06
4.30 45.05 -6.88
2006 5.62 7.49
4.68
2.89 3.91
1.26
2.56 2.96 3.74
3.59 3.81
2.99 45.50 -6.43
30
yr
avg
5.34 4.80
6.28
4.87 4.16
4.14
4.49 3.35 3.32
2.87 4.20
4.11 51.93
Jan
Mar
Oct
Dec Total Departure
Feb
Birmingham 2004 2.77 5392 3.14
1971-2000
Nov
Dec Total
3.24 5.04
7.01
3.29 2.66 10.96 2.61 11.13 3.55 61.32 +7.33
2005 1.94 4.08
5.85
5.24 5.60
4.91
9.50 1.68 1.73
0.50 3.62
4.62 49.27 -4.72
2006 5.97 8.70
4.72
7.81 2.53
4.77
5.03 2.69 3.74
4.97 2.60
3.03 56.56 +2.57
30
yr
avg
6.10
4.67 4.83
3.78
5.09 3.48 4.05
3.23 4.63
4.47 53.99
5.45 4.21
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Nov
Departur
e
Feb
Jan
Feb
Mar
Oct
Montgomery 2004 2.57 5.47
0.88
4.42 3.58
8.46
2.33 3.12 7.05
1.98 6.94
2.79 49.59 -5.18
2005 2.61 5.45
10.35 6.96 2.87
2.54
6.62 3.47 2.57
1.42 2.32
2.49 49.67 -5.10
2006 4.51 5.15
3.41
2.53 2.80
4.39
1.93 4.07 3.46
4.02 4.97
3.73 44.97 -9.80
30
yr
avg
5.04 5.45
6.39
4.38 4.14
4.13
5.31 3.63 4.22
2.58 4.53
4.97 54.77
Jan
Feb
Mar
Oct
Dec Total Departure
2004 3.02 8.31
2.48
5.25 2.83
4.31
3.00 3.99 2.20
2.31 11.13 1.89 50.72 -6.52
2005 2.95 4.34
3.57
6.49 5.87
7.14
7.13 3.49 2.26
0.16 2.53
3.08 49.01 -8.23
2006 5.34 5.35
4.15
3.46 3.65
1.14
3.17 0.41 6.04
7.21 4.83
4.58 49.33 -7.91
30
yr
avg
5.72 5.07
6.37
5.10 4.55
4.20
5.71 3.70 3.54
3.47 4.84
4.97 57.24
Jan
Feb
Mar
Oct
Dec Total Departure
2004 2.51 5.65
1.98
4.54 5.09
4.98
3.11 3.71 3.49
2.52 11.48 3.60 52.66 -4.82
2005 2.65 7.23
7.61
5.48 3.95
3.86
9.94 5.83 1.70
0.25 3.49
4.92 56.91 -0.57
2006 5.45 5.28
4.91
4.45 4.90
1.72
3.32 3.08 6.45
4.73 3.80
4.21 52.30 -5.18
Avg
5.43 5.86
5.37
4.96 4.73
4.96
4.66 4.26 4.25
3.13 5.35
4.53 57.48
Jan
Feb
Mar
Oct
Dec Total Departure
2004 2.67 5.82
0.44
2.47 3.65
8.66
5.21 6.96 7.57
2.66 3.43
2.32 51.86 +6.08
2005 1.92 3.15
4.96
8.07 1.36
4.34
8.82 9.44 2.13
1.32 3.40
2.54 51.45 +5.67
2006 4.75 3.65
2.37
2.95 5.09
2.50
1.37 3.78 3.28
2.88 3.23
1.13 36.98 -8.80
Avg
5.47
3.78 2.56
5.86
4.25 4.92 3.87
2.45 3.32
3.31 45.78
1971-2000
Tuscaloosa
1971-2000
Calera
1995-2006
Troy
2000-2006
2.63 3.37
Nov
Nov
Nov
Nov
Dec Total Departure
This table compares average temperatures from previous years with the current year.
The averages are shown just below the current year's temperatures with a yellow background.
Jan
Anniston
Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep
2004 43.3 44.3 58.4 61.3 72.7
76.7
Nov Dec Yearly
79.3 76.8 73.4 68.1 57.2 44.6 63.0
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Oct
Departur
e
+1.0
1971-2000
2005 48.0 50.4 52.5 61.1 66.9
77.1
80.7 81.1 77.4 63.8 55.7 42.1 63.1
+1.1
2006 50.3 44.7 55.3 66.8 71.6
76.9
81.6 82.7 72.0 61.0 52.6 48.8 63.7
+1.7
30
yr
avg
76.4
80.0 79.5 72.8 62.8 53.5 46.1 62.0
44.7 47.4 50.4 60.8 69.4
Jan
Oct
Nov Dec Yearly Departure
Birmingham 2004 43.3 45.1 59.1 62.1 73.7
76.4
79.5 76.5 77.2 69.0 57.6 44.9 63.5
+1.6
2005 48.2 50.4 53.4 61.4 67.5
76.8
80.5 81.3 77.7 63.6 56.3 42.7 63.3
+1.4
2006 50.7 44.9 56.1 67.8 71.1
79.2
83.4 83.7 73.3 62.5 53.8 49.9 64.7
+2.8
30
yr
avg
76.3
79.8 79.0 73.4 62.5 53.1 45.2 61.9
1971-2000
41.5 45.7 54.7 62.0 69.4
Jan
Oct
Montgomery 2004 45.9 47.7 61.7 64.1 75.8
80.5
84.0 81.1 78.0 72.9 61.7 49.2 66.9
+2.0
2005 51.3 53.7 55.6 62.7 70.1
78.8
81.9 81.6 79.6 65.1 57.7 46.0 65.3
+0.4
2006 53.1 48.4 58.4 68.6 72.1
79.7
83.3 84.0 75.1 64.4 54.8 51.2 66.1
+1.2
30
yr
avg
78.7
81.3 80.6 76.5 65.8 56.6 49.5 64.9
1971-2000
46.1 49.8 57.2 64.7 71.9
Jan
Tuscaloosa
1971-2000
1995-2006
80.5
84.0 81.1 78.0 72.9 61.7 49.2 66.9
+2.3
2005 51.6 53.7 55.4 62.7 70.1
78.8
81.9 81.6 79.6 65.1 57.7 46.0 65.3
+0.7
2006 53.4 48.4 58.4 68.6 72.1
79.7
83.3 84.0 75.1 64.4 54.8 51.2 66.1
+1.5
30
yr
avg
78.6
82.0 81.3 76.2 65.1 55.3 47.9 64.6
45.2 49.8 57.5 63.9 71.9
Oct
2004 44.4 46.1 59.6 62.8 73.6
77.4
79.3 76.6 74.4 68.7 57.6 45.1 63.8
+0.9
2005 48.3 50.9 53.5 61.4 68.4
77.0
80.1 80.7 78.1 64.1 56.4 43.8 63.6
+0.7
2006 51.4 45.4 56.8 67.6 70.7
78.8
82.5 82.7 73.3 61.7 53.5 50.0 64.5
+1.6
Avg
76.3
80.4 79.8 74.0 63.7 53.7 45.2 62.9
45.7 48.1 55.1 62.4 70.6
F - 47
Oct
2004 45.9 47.7 61.7 64.1 75.8
Jan
Calera
Jan
Troy
2000-2006
Oct
2004 45.9 47.2 59.8 61.5 72.9
77.6
80.1 77.7 74.2 69.6 59.1 46.7 64.4
-0.2
2005 49.7 53.2 55.1 61.2 70.3
78.2
81.3 80.8 78.2 64.4 57.3 46.2 64.7
+0.1
2006 53.2 48.7 58.2 68.2 71.5
78.9
82.5 83.2 74.0 63.8 54.9 52.5 65.8
+1.2
Avg
77.7
80.3 80.1 74.9 65.4 56.8 47.3 64.6
48.4 50.3 57.2 64.8 71.9
The following table shows the number of days the high or low temperature was equal or above/below a given temperature.
Location
# of days greater than # of days greater than # of days less than # of days less than
or equal to 95oF
or equal to 100 oF
or equal to 32oF
or equal to 20oF
Anniston
32
2
46
3
Birmingham
30
3
38
2
Montgomery
49
8
36
2
Tuscaloosa
51
10
47
2
Calera
30
1
27
1
Troy
51
5
42
2
2007 Weather Year in Review
Statistics Summary
Central Alabama refers to the Birmingham National Weather Service's County Warning Area. This CWA includes the following 39
counties; Marion, Lamar, Fayette, Winston, Walker, Blount, Etowah, Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Jefferson,
Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Sumter, Greene, Hale, Perry, Bibb, Chilton, Coosa, Tallapoosa, Chambers, Marengo,
Dallas, Autauga, Lowndes, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock, Lee, Russell, Pike and Barbour.
Heat Wave Numbers
...2007 Heat Wave Boiled Central Alabama...
The strong upper level ridge that produced record heat across the Western United States during July, redeveloped eastward and
produced another round of record heat across the Southeastern United States. This oppressive heat was greatest during the weeks of
August 12th and August 19th when Heat Advisories were in effect for the entire area. But due to the prolonged heat, many heat
illnesses were not felt until the last week of August and into September.
Below are the new records established during the 2007 Heat Wave...
Location
Date
New
Record
Old
Record
Birmingham
August
103
102 in
F - 48
9th
10 Days
1980
August
10th
102
100 in
1956
August
11th
102
99 in
1999
August
12th
102
101 in
1896
August
13th
103
102 in
1999
August
14th
104
101 in
1995
August
15th
105
101 in
1995
August
16th
103 Tie
103 in
1995
August
22nd
104
100 in
1983
August
23rd
105
101 in
1924
***The 105 degree reading on the 15th and the
23rd established a new all time high for the
month of August.
New
Old
Record Record
Location Date
Date
Tuscaloosa
August 100
4th
Tie
100 in
2006
Pinson
August
98
2nd
97 in
1951
14 Days
August 100
7th
Tie
100 in
1956
18 Days
August
99 Tie
3rd
99 in
1952
August 102
8th
Tie
102 in
1954
August 100
4th
Tie
100 in
1954
August
103
9th
101 in
2006
August
101
7th
100 in
1980
August
107
10th
102 in
1956
August
103
8th
102 in
2006
August
105
11th
102 in
1954
August
105
9th
100 in
1980
August
105
12th
104 in
1954
August
102
10th
100 in
2000
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New
Old
Record Record
Location
August
105
13th
103 in
1954
August
105
11th
100 in
1999
August
106
14th
103 in
1954
August
103
12th
101 in
1999
August
106
15th
103 in
1954
August
105
13th
102 in
1999
August 103
16th
Tie
103 in
2000
August
104
14th
99 in
1954
August
103
22nd
98 in
1990
August
107
15th
100 in
2000
August
103
23rd
100 in
1987
August 104
16th
Tie
104 in
2000
August 100
24th
Tie
100 in
1983
August
105
18th
104 in
2000
August 100
20th
Tie
100 in
1983
August
102
21st
101 in
1983
August
107
22nd
100 in
1983
August
106
23rd
99 in
1983
***The 107 degree reading on the
10th established a new all time high
for the month of August. This 107
degree reading on the 10th also tied
the all time high for any month.
***The 107 degree reading on the
15th and the 22nd tied the all time
high for the month of August.
New
Old
Record Record
Location Date
Date
Montgomery
August
100
6th
99 in
1963
Anniston
August
103
8th
101 in
1980
12 Days
August
101
7th
100 in
2006
11 Days
August
103
9th
102 in
1980
August
103
8th
102 in
2006
August
102
10th
98 in
2006
August 104
9th
Tie
104 in
1954
August
102
11th
101 in
1956
August
106
10th
99 in
2000
August
100
12th
99 in
1957
F - 50
New
Old
Record Record
Location
August
106
11th
101 in
1954
August
102
13th
100 in
1995
August
106
12th
102 in
1954
August
104
14th
99 in
1976
August
104
13th
103 in
1874
August
104
15th
100 in
1995
August
106
14th
103 in
1954
August
104
16th
102 in
1995
August
105
15th
102 in
1995
August
104
22nd
103 in
1983
August 102
16th
Tie
102 in
1990
August
103
23th
101 in
1983
August
104
22nd
101 in
1983
***The 106 degree reading on several
days in August established a new all
time high for the month of August.
The Alabama Department of Public Health
August - September 2007 Heat Statistics Statewide
Heat Related Illnesses Total
707
Heat Related Illnesses Admitted to
Hospital
164
Heat Related Illnesses Treated but not
Admitted
528
Males Affected
544
Females Affected
163
Age Group Most Affected
25-44
Heat Related Fatalities
15
Fatalities by County - Henry (3), Morgan (2), Greene (2), Chilton (1), Autauga (1),
Elmore(1), Montgomery (1), Coffee (1), Chambers (1) Tuscaloosa (1) & Lowndes (1).
F - 51
Below are the records for the number of days at or above 100 degrees in any month at selected locations.
August 2007 established or tied the record at all locations;
Historical
Rank
Previous
Record
Birmingham 14
1st
12 September
1925
Montgomery 15
1st
14 August
1954
Tuscaloosa
15
Tied 1st
15 August
1954
Anniston
14
1st
10 - July
1952
Pinson
17
1st
11 - July
1952
Location
# of
Days
Here are the records for consecutive days with high temperatures greater than or equal to 100 degrees for selected locations
August 2007 established or tied the record at all locations;
Historical
Rank
Previous
Record
Birmingham 10
1st
8 - July
1980
Montgomery 12
1st
7August
1980
Tuscaloosa
11
1st
8August
1954
Anniston
10
1st
8 - July
1952
Pinson
12
1st
11 - July
1952
Location
# of Days
Here are the records for the number of days that measured 100 degrees or more for the entire year for selected locations;
Location
# of Days
Birmingham 14
Historical
Rank
Record
Tied 2nd
15 1925
F - 52
Montgomery 20
2nd
26 1954
Tuscaloosa
17
Tied 4th
33 1954
Anniston
14
2nd
17 1954
Pinson
18
Tied 1st
18 1952
Severe Weather Stats
Preliminary severe weather numbers for Central Alabama in 2007:
Tornadoes in 2007
EF0
7
EF1
16
EF2
3
EF3
0
EF4
1
EF5
0
Total # of Tornadoes
27
Average # of Tornadoes (1961-2007)
19
Days with Severe Weather in 2007
Days with Tornadoes
9
42
Days with Hail 0.75 inches in diameter or larger
20
3
Average Severe Weather Days Expected in a Year (1998-2007)
Days with Tornadoes
7
F - 53
40
Days with Hail 0.75 inches in diameter or larger
29
12
Previous Years Days with Severe Weather
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
Tornado
9
9
5
8
6
7
8
3
5
Damaging Wind
43
36
34
46
50
43
38
36
33
Hail
35
32
26
29
33
23
26
36
33
Flash Flood
11
20
14
22
11
9
7
12
6
Winter Weather
Fire Weather
Central Alabama Red Flag Warnings Issued
740
Central Alabama Red Flag Conditions Measured
602
Red Flag conditions are a combination of High Fire Danger and critical weather conditions. High Fire Danger conditions are slowly
evolving situations with little rainfall. Critical weather elements include temperatures, winds and humidity.
2007 State of Alabama Wildfires
3368
Acres Burned by Wildfires
70000
The Alabama Forestry Commission put much of Alabama in either a Fire Alert or a Drought Emergency for long periods at a time.
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Climatology
Here are some selected cities data for Central Alabama.
Location
Weather
Elements
Birmingham
Montgomery
Anniston
Tuscaloosa
Calera
Troy
Hottest
Day
105 Aug 15th
& 23rd
106 Several
104
Several
107 Aug
10th
105 Aug
14th &
15th
106
Aug
10th
Coldest
Day
18 Jan 29th
21 Jan 29th &
Feb 17th
19 Several
18 Jan 29th
19 Jan
29th
19 Feb
17th
Wettest
Day
1.98" Apr 26th
& Aug 25th
1.97" Sep 23rd
1.56" Nov
26th
1.57" Jul
7th
2.17" Sep
13th
3.35"
Apr
14th
Wettest
Month
4.88" in August
5.19" in July
3.31" in
December
4.14" in
July
7.59" in
August
6.26"
in July
30
Year
Avg
Mean
Temp
Mean
Temperature
Departure
from Normal
Total
30 Year Rainfall
Total Rainfall for
Avg
Departure
2007
Rainfall from
Normal
53.97"
-25.11
City
Mean
Temperature for
2007
Birmingham
Records
since 1930
65.3 **2nd
Warmest...Record
65.5 in 1933
62.4
+ 2.9
28.86" **Driest
Year on
Record...Previous
Driest 36.14" in
1931
Montgomery
Records
since 1948
66.9**Tied for
2nd
Warmest...Record
67.0 in 1990
65.1
+ 1.8
36.75" **3rd
Driest ...Record
26.82"1954
54.76"
-18.01
Tuscaloosa
Records
since 1949
64.9**3rd
Warmest...Record
65.5 in 1990
+ 1.3
26.05" **Driest on
Record...Previous
57.24"
Driest 33.60" in
1954
-31.19
Anniston
Records
since 1963
64.1**Warmest
Year...Previous
record 64.0 in
1990
+ 1.9
22.39" ** Driest
Year on
Record...Previous
Driest 27.91" in
1986
-29.54
63.6
62.2
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51.93"
Troy
65.8
NA
NA
42.96"
NA
NA
Calera
64.8
NA
NA
32.36"
NA
NA
Here are the top 5 yearly records for selected cities:
Birmingham (records Since 1930)
Warmest
Coldest
Wettest
Driest
65.5 in 1933
60.1 in 1983
76.48" in 1961
28.86" in 2007
65.3 in 2007
60.3 in 1976
75.36" in 1932
36.14" in 1931
65.1 in 1938
60.5 in 1966
69.70" in 1979
36.94" in 1943
65.0 in 1931
60.7 in 1968
67.27" in 1998
39.20" in 1993
64.8 in 1998
60.7 in 1969
66.73" in 2001
40.60" in 1960
Montgomery (records Since 1948)
Warmest
Coldest
Wettest
Driest
67.0 in 1990
62.4 in 1976
75.49" in 1989
26.82" in 1954
66.9 in 2007
63.5 in 1983
75.47" in 1983
35.46" in 1968
66.9 in 1998
63.5 in 1969
72.98" in 1975
36.75" in 2007
66.9 in 2004
63.6 in 1996
67.60" in 1991
37.95" in 2000
66.5 in 1982
63.7 in 1968
65.94" in 1982
38.65" in 1951
Other Climatological Records or Facts:
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Tuscaloosa measured 2.03" of rain in January and this was the fourth lowest total ever recorded in January.
The 87 degree reading at Birmingham on March 25th and March 29th was the third highest temperature ever measured in
March.
The 87 degree reading on March 29th at Tuscaloosa tied for the second highest reading ever measured in March.
The 88 degree reading on March 25th at Anniston was tied for the third highest reading ever measure in March.
The 89 degree reading on March 29th at Montgomery tied the highest reading ever measured for March.
The 88 degree reading on March 25th at Montgomery tied for the fourth warmest reading ever in March.
Anniston measured 2.13" of rain in March and this was the second lowest total ever recorded.
Tuscaloosa measured 1.16" of rain in March and this was the second lowest total ever recorded.
Birmingham measured 1.02" of rain in March and this was the lowest ever recorded.
The 30 degree reading on April 8th in Tuscaloosa tied for the third coldest temperature ever measured in April.
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The 26 degree reading on April 8th in Anniston was the coldest temperature ever measured in April.
The 28 degree reading on April 7th in Anniston tied for the third coldest reading ever in April.
The 94 degree reading on April 30th in Montgomery was the warmest reading ever measured in April.
May rain was measured at 0.22" for Montgomery and this was the driest ever recorded in May.
May rain was measured at 0.14" for Anniston and this was the driest ever recorded in May.
May rain was measured at 0.06" for Tuscaloosa and this was the driest ever recorded in May.
May rain was measured at 1.08" for Birmingham and this was the fourth driest ever recorded in May.
Spring rainfall for Anniston was 3.52" and this was the second lowest amount ever recorded.
Spring rainfall for Birmingham was 4.72" and this was the lowest Spring total ever recorded.
Spring rainfall for Tuscaloosa was 3.45" and this was the lowest Spring total ever recorded.
Spring rainfall for Montgomery was 4.82" and this was the lowest Spring total ever recorded.
Birmingham measured 11.91" of rain in the first half of the year. This was the lowest total ever recorded.
Tuscaloosa measured 9.64" of rain in the first half of the year. This was the lowest total ever recorded.
Anniston measured 9.80" of rain in the first half of the year. This was the second lowest total ever recorded.
The average maximum temperature in August was 98.4 in Birmingham which was the warmest ever recorded.
The average minimum temperature in August was 75.4 in Birmingham which was the warmest ever recorded.
The average maximum temperature in August was 99.5 in Tuscaloosa which was the warmest ever recorded.
The average minimum temperature in August was 72.5 in Tuscaloosa which was the 4th warmest ever recorded.
The average maximum temperature in August was 99.2 in Montgomery which was the warmest ever recorded.
The average minimum temperature in August was 74.7 in Montgomery which was the warmest ever recorded.
The average maximum temperature in August was 98.2 in Anniston which was the warmest ever recorded.
The average minimum temperature in August was 72.3 in Anniston which was the 2nd warmest ever recorded.
This table compares average precipitation from previous years with the current year.
Anniston
1971-2000
Mar
Oct
2004 2.13 5.06
2.44
4.00 5.65
5.02
7.00 2.13 6.82
3.19 10.35 3.11 56.90 +4.97
2005 2.35 4.60
5.76
4.63 3.89
3.55
6.75 2.68 0.71
1.77 4.06
4.30 45.05 -6.88
2006 5.62 7.49
4.68
2.89 3.91
1.26
2.56 2.96 3.74
3.59 3.81
2.99 45.50 -6.43
2007 3.24 2.10
2.13
1.25 0.14
0.94
2.59 1.71 0.41
1.69 2.88
3.31 22.39 -29.54
30
yr
avg
5.34 4.80
6.28
4.87 4.16
4.14
4.49 3.35 3.32
2.87 4.20
4.11 51.93
Jan
Mar
Oct
Dec Total Departure
Feb
Birmingham 2004 2.77 5392 3.14
1971-2000
Nov
Dec Total
3.24 5.04
7.01
3.29 2.66 10.96 2.61 11.13 3.55 61.32 +7.35
2005 1.94 4.08
5.85
5.24 5.60
4.91
9.50 1.68 1.73
0.50 3.62
4.62 49.27 -4.70
2006 5.97 8.70
4.72
7.81 2.53
4.77
5.03 2.69 3.74
4.97 2.60
3.03 56.56 +2.59
2007 3.00 2.56
1.02
2.62 1.08
1.63
3.43 4.88 3.30
1.71 1.69
1.94 28.86 -25.11
30
yr
avg
6.10
4.67 4.83
3.78
5.09 3.48 4.05
3.23 4.63
4.47 53.97
5.43 4.21
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Nov
Departur
e
Feb
Jan
Jan
Feb
Mar
Oct
Montgomery 2004 2.57 5.47
0.88
4.42 3.58
8.46
2.33 3.12 7.05
1.98 6.94
2.79 49.59 -5.17
2005 2.61 5.45
10.35 6.96 2.87
2.54
6.62 3.47 2.57
1.42 2.32
2.49 49.67 -5.09
2006 4.51 5.15
3.41
2.53 2.80
4.39
1.93 4.07 3.46
4.02 4.97
3.73 44.97 -9.79
2007 4.68 3.30
2.07
2.53 0.22
2.02
5.19 4.22 4.52
3.35 1.91
2.74 36.75 -18.01
30
yr
avg
5.04 5.45
6.39
4.38 4.14
4.13
5.31 3.63 4.22
2.58 4.53
4.97 54.76
Jan
Feb
Mar
Oct
Dec Total Departure
2004 3.02 8.31
2.48
5.25 2.83
4.31
3.00 3.99 2.20
2.31 11.13 1.89 50.72 -6.52
2005 2.95 4.34
3.57
6.49 5.87
7.14
7.13 3.49 2.26
0.16 2.53
3.08 49.01 -8.23
2006 5.34 5.35
4.15
3.46 3.65
1.14
3.17 0.41 6.04
7.21 4.83
4.58 49.33 -7.91
2007 2.03 3.00
1.16
2.23 0.06
1.16
4.14 2.31 2.72
2.35 2.34
2.55 26.05 -31.19
30
yr
avg
5.72 5.07
6.37
5.10 4.55
4.20
5.71 3.70 3.54
3.47 4.84
4.97 57.24
Jan
Feb
Mar
Oct
Dec Total Departure
2004 2.51 5.65
1.98
4.54 5.09
4.98
3.11 3.71 3.49
2.52 11.48 3.60 52.66 NA
2005 2.65 7.23
7.61
5.48 3.95
3.86
9.94 5.83 1.70
0.25 3.49
4.92 56.91 NA
2006 5.45 5.28
4.91
4.45 4.90
1.72
3.32 3.08 6.45
4.73 3.80
4.21 52.30 NA
2007 3.38 2.84
0.15
1.51 1.13
2.79
2.98 7.59 3.60
2.09 1.72
2.58 32.36 NA
Jan
Feb
Mar
Oct
Dec Total Departure
2004 2.67 5.82
0.44
2.47 3.65
8.66
5.21 6.96 7.57
2.66 3.43
2.32 51.86 NA
2005 1.92 3.15
4.96
8.07 1.36
4.34
8.82 9.44 2.13
1.32 3.40
2.54 51.45 NA
2006 4.75 3.65
2.37
2.95 5.09
2.50
1.37 3.78 3.28
2.88 3.23
1.13 36.98 NA
2007 3.36 2.15
1.56
6.09 0.34
3.32
6.26 4.01 1.09
5.24 3.97
5.57 42.96 NA
1971-2000
Tuscaloosa
1971-2000
Calera
Troy
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Nov
Nov
Nov
Nov
Dec Total Departure
This table compares average temperatures from previous years with the current year.
Jan
Anniston
1971-2000
Nov Dec Yearly
Departur
e
2004 43.3 44.3 58.4 61.3 72.7
76.7
79.3 76.8 73.4 68.1 57.2 44.6 63.0
+1.0
2005 48.0 50.4 52.5 61.1 66.9
77.1
80.7 81.1 77.4 63.8 55.7 42.1 63.1
+1.1
2006 50.3 44.7 55.3 66.8 71.6
76.9
81.6 82.7 72.0 61.0 52.6 48.8 63.7
+1.7
2007 45.6 43.8 59.4 59.0 71.6
79.3
79.0 85.2 76.2 67.0 52.3 50.6 64.1
+1.9
30
yr
avg
76.6
80.0 79.5 72.8 62.8 53.5 46.1 62.2
44.7 47.4 50.4 60.8 69.4
Jan
Oct
Birmingham 2004 43.3 45.1 59.1 62.1 73.7
76.4
79.5 76.5 77.2 69.0 57.6 44.9 63.5
+1.1
2005 48.2 50.4 53.4 61.4 67.5
76.8
80.5 81.3 77.7 63.6 56.3 42.7 63.3
+0.9
2006 50.7 44.9 56.1 67.8 71.1
79.2
83.4 83.7 73.3 62.5 53.8 49.9 64.7
+2.3
2007 45.9 44.6 61.4 60.5 73.0
81.0
80.2 86.9 77.3 67.8 53.9 51.6 65.3
+2.9
30
yr
avg
76.7
80.4 79.8 74.0 63.0 53.3 45.8 62.4
1971-2000
42.8 47.1 54.7 61.5 69.6
Jan
Oct
Montgomery 2004 45.9 47.7 61.7 64.1 75.8
80.5
84.0 81.1 78.0 72.9 61.7 49.2 66.9
+1.8
2005 51.3 53.7 55.6 62.7 70.1
78.8
81.9 81.6 79.6 65.1 57.7 46.0 65.3
+0.2
2006 53.1 48.4 58.4 68.6 72.1
79.7
83.3 84.0 75.1 64.4 54.8 51.2 66.1
+1.0
2007 48.8 48.9 62.9 63.2 72.2
82.0
81.8 87.0 78.3 68.9 55.6 53.1 66.9
+1.8
30
yr
avg
78.8
81.8 81.2 76.5 65.7 56.4 49.3 65.1
1971-2000
46.8 50.6 57.8 64.1 72.1
Jan
Tuscaloosa
1971-2000
Oct
2004 45.9 47.7 61.7 64.1 75.8
80.5
84.0 81.1 78.0 72.9 61.7 49.2 66.9
+3.3
2005 51.6 53.7 55.4 62.7 70.1
78.8
81.9 81.6 79.6 65.1 57.7 46.0 65.3
+1.7
2006 53.4 48.4 58.4 68.6 72.1
79.7
83.3 84.0 75.1 64.4 54.8 51.2 66.1
+2.5
2007 46.1 45.2 60.5 60.2 71.8
80.5
79.9 86.0 76.8 66.9 53.2 51.3 64.9
+1.3
30
78.6
82.0 81.3 76.2 65.1 55.3 46.9 63.6
45.2 49.8 57.5 63.9 71.9
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Oct
yr
avg
Jan
Calera
2004 44.4 46.1 59.6 62.8 73.6
77.4
79.3 76.6 74.4 68.7 57.6 45.1 63.8
NA
2005 48.3 50.9 53.5 61.4 68.4
77.0
80.1 80.7 78.1 64.1 56.4 43.8 63.6
NA
2006 51.4 45.4 56.8 67.6 70.7
78.8
82.5 82.7 73.3 61.7 53.5 50.0 64.5
NA
2007 46.3 45.4 61.0 60.5 72.7
79.8
79.3 85.4 76.3 66.7 53.3 50.9 64.8
NA
Jan
Troy
Oct
Oct
2004 45.9 47.2 59.8 61.5 72.9
77.6
80.1 77.7 74.2 69.6 59.1 46.7 64.4
-0.2
2005 49.7 53.2 55.1 61.2 70.3
78.2
81.3 80.8 78.2 64.4 57.3 46.2 64.7
+0.1
2006 53.2 48.7 58.2 68.2 71.5
78.9
82.5 83.2 74.0 63.8 54.9 52.5 65.8
+1.2
2007 49.7 48.2 61.3 61.5 71.2
79.5
81.0 84.9 77.1 67.7 54.6 52.7 65.8
NA
The following table shows the number of days the high or low temperature was equal or above/below a given temperature.
Location
# of days greater than # of days greater than # of days less than # of days less than
or equal to 95oF
or equal to 100 oF
or equal to 32oF
or equal to 20oF
Anniston
35
14
56
3
Birmingham
33
14
40
3
Montgomery
46
20
38
0
Tuscaloosa
49
17
37
1
Calera
34
11
36
1
Troy
35
8
41
1
Selected locations Extremes & Precipitation for 2007.
2007
Location
Highest Temp/Date
Lowest Temp/Date
Precipitation
Alexander City
105 August 11
18 January 29&30
35.11
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Ashland*
103 August 11 & 23
15 January 29
32.30
Childersburg
104 August 15
18 January 29
29.53
Clanton
104 August 16
18 January 29 & 30
36.33
Demopolis
104 August 15
19 January 30
35.72
Hamilton
109 August 16
9 January 29 & 30
42.64
Haleyville*
107 August 15
12 January 31
37.69
Heflin
100 August 16 & 17
14 January 29
27.23
Helena
107 August 15
18 January 29
25.28
Lafayette
105 August 10
14 January 29
34.32
Jasper*
105 August 16
15 January 29-31
33.39
Pinson
107 August 15 & 22
15 January 29
27.06
Rockford
103 August 10 & 11
15 January 29
31.14
Selma
104 August 12 & 15
23 January 30 February 17 & 18
24.66
Sylacauga
103 August 10
17 January 29 & 30
29.27
Talladega*
104 August 24
15 January 29 & 30
23.37
Union Springs
101 August 12
18 February 17& 18
48.77
Wetumpka *
106 August 11 & 13
15 February 17
34.41
*Some Missing Data
Central Alabama Tornado Occurrences 2008 - NWS BMX
Date
EF0
EF1
EF2
EF3
EF4
EF5
December 24th
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
December 10th
-
2
1
-
-
-
-
-
3
October 8th
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
August 25th
3
4
1
-
-
-
-
-
8
August 24th
3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
May 11th
-
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
May 10th
-
2
1
-
-
-
-
-
3
May 8th
-
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
April 11th
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
April 4th
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
March 15th
-
-
2
-
-
-
-
-
2
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Injuries
Fatalities
Total
March 4th
-
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
February 26th
-
3
-
-
-
-
-
1
3
February 17th
3
6
3
1
-
-
4
-
13
February 6th
-
1
2
-
-
-
4
-
3
January 11th
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
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