Eclectic, AL (ZIP 36024) has experienced 57 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $120.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 48 injuries.
With 34 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $179K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $118.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Eclectic 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Eclectic has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 6, 2005.
Eclectic 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.
Eclectic 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). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eclectic was EF4 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $115M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 12, 1976), causing $2.5M in damages. Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36024 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 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 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eclectic, AL, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $179K in property damage.
Yes, Eclectic (ZIP 36024) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 6, 2005.
Eclectic has 14 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 $118.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36024 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $115M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $120.1M in property damage in the Eclectic, AL area (ZIP 36024). 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 →