Federal records document 64 natural disaster events in the Clayton, AL area (ZIP 36016). These include 41 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. A total of 13 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Clayton is hailstorms, with 41 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $77K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $575K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Clayton 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.
Clayton has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 14, 2009.
Clayton 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.
Clayton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clayton was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jan 13, 1972), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36016 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (19 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clayton, AL, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $77K in property damage.
Yes, Clayton (ZIP 36016) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 14, 2009.
Clayton has 19 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 $575K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 14, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36016 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 Clayton, AL area (ZIP 36016). 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 →