Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Elmore, AL area (ZIP 36025). These include 28 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Elmore is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $51K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 3, 2023.
Elmore has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 19, 2009.
Elmore 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.
Elmore has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 25, 2003.
Elmore 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elmore was Flash Flood on May 7, 2009, which caused $4.9M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 25, 1979), causing $2.5M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 25, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36025 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elmore, AL, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $51K in property damage.
Yes, Elmore (ZIP 36025) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 19, 2009.
Elmore has 13 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 3, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36025 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 7, 2009. This event caused $4.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.6M in property damage in the Elmore, AL area (ZIP 36025). 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 →