Morgan County in north Alabama is within the 50-mile ingestion zone of Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant. The county was severely impacted by the April 27 2011 tornado super outbreak. The Tennessee River creates flooding risk along Wheeler Lake. Decatur serves as the county seat and a regional manufacturing hub. The county hosts significant chemical manufacturing facilities along the Tennessee River creating industrial hazmat emergency planning requirements.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Nuclear Proximity |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2011 Tornado Outbreak |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (256) 351-4800 |
| Emergency Shelters | 6 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-65 US-31 AL-36 AL-67 |
// County Profile
| County | Morgan County AL |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| Population | 119 |
| Area | 549 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
// Other Alabama Counties
// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.