Banks, AL (ZIP 36005) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (14 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $78K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $720K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Banks has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2010.
Banks has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 7, 1996.
Banks has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 8, 2007.
Banks has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 20, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Banks was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 16, 1989), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36005 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Banks, AL, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $78K in property damage.
Banks has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $720K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36005 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Mar 7, 1996. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Banks, AL area (ZIP 36005). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →