Eufaula, AL (ZIP 36027) has experienced 89 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 53 hailstorms, 29 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
With 53 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $96K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
There have been 29 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Eufaula has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $351K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 24, 2015.
Eufaula 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.
Eufaula 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eufaula was EF3 Tornado on Apr 1, 1981, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36027 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), tornadoes (29 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eufaula, AL, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $96K in property damage.
Yes, Eufaula (ZIP 36027) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $351K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 24, 2015.
Eufaula has 29 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 $26.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 14, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36027 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 1, 1981. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.4M in property damage in the Eufaula, AL area (ZIP 36027). 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 →