Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 36013 in Cecil, AL. These include 10 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 57 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cecil is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $33K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
Cecil has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $785.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Cecil has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $242K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2009.
Cecil has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2010.
Cecil has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2010.
Cecil has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cecil was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 26, 1986), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36013 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cecil, AL, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $33K in property damage.
Yes, Cecil (ZIP 36013) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $242K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2009.
Cecil has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $785.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36013 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 $2.2M in property damage in the Cecil, AL area (ZIP 36013). 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 →