Hurricane Preparedness in Alabama (2026)

4 rules on the books across Alabama, 4 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.

Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions

Hurricane Shutters

Requirements for hurricane shutters or impact-resistant windows, including approved types, installation standards, and pre-storm deployment rules.

Mobile

Some Restrictions

Mobile's residential building code requires impact-rated windows, doors, and garage doors, or code-compliant removable…

Read full rule →

Roof Standards

Wind-resistant roofing requirements including strap attachments, material ratings, and inspection requirements for hurricane-prone areas.

Huntsville

Some Restrictions

Huntsville's building code sets a 90 mph basic wind design speed for one- and two-family homes, the local benchmark…

Read full rule →

Flood Elevation

Minimum elevation requirements for structures in flood zones, including freeboard standards above base flood elevation and elevation certificate requirements.

Birmingham

Some Restrictions

In Birmingham's mapped special flood hazard areas, the Zoning Ordinance requires new or substantially improved…

Read full rule →

Jefferson County

Some Restrictions

Jefferson County requires subdivision plats submitted for flood-prone land in the unincorporated county to be filled at…

Read full rule →