Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 36026 in Equality, AL. These include 27 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (27 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
Equality 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.
Equality 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.
Equality has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 8, 1998.
Equality 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 Equality was EF2 Tornado on Apr 15, 2011, which caused $1.3M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 18, 1996 also caused significant damage ($550K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36026 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (3 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 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Equality, AL, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $70K in property damage.
Yes, Equality (ZIP 36026) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 8, 1998.
Equality has 16 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 26, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36026 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 15, 2011. This event caused $1.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Equality, AL area (ZIP 36026). 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 →