Alabama Disaster & Funding Calendar
When Alabama's hazards peak — and when the federal money windows open. The recurring hazard seasons (tornado, severe storm, hurricane, flood) alongside the SAM.gov, FEMA and grant deadlines that decide who's ready when disaster strikes.
Alabama hazard seasons — 12-month view
| Hazard | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tornado | March–May | ||||||||||||
| Severe Storm | March–June | ||||||||||||
| Hurricane | August–October | ||||||||||||
| Flood | March–June |
Peak windows
- Tornado — typically March–May in Alabama.
- Severe Storm — typically March–June in Alabama.
- Hurricane — typically August–October in Alabama.
- Flood — typically March–June in Alabama.
💰 Funding & deadline cycles
- 🔁SAM.gov registration renewal — annualLapses lock you out of federal contracts & grants. Renew ~60 days before expiry.
- 🏛️FEMA Public Assistance & HMGP — post-declarationWindows open after a Alabama disaster is declared and close fast. Watch the live map for new declarations.
- 🏗️HUD CDBG-DR — appropriation-drivenFunds follow major disasters via Congressional appropriation; action-plan deadlines follow.
- 📅Federal fiscal year — Oct 1Grant cycles and mitigation notices (BRIC) reset. Position before Q4.
Alabama hazard season FAQ
When is tornado season in Alabama?
In Alabama, tornado season typically runs March–May. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is severe storm season in Alabama?
In Alabama, severe storm season typically runs March–June. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is hurricane season in Alabama?
In Alabama, hurricane season typically runs August–October. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is flood season in Alabama?
In Alabama, flood season typically runs March–June. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.