Fitzpatrick, AL (ZIP 36029) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (18 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $13K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 35% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $815.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Fitzpatrick has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Fitzpatrick has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2009.
Fitzpatrick 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.
Fitzpatrick has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 16, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fitzpatrick was 81 mph High Wind on Sep 16, 2004, which caused $2.4M in property damage. 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 36029 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fitzpatrick, AL, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13K in property damage.
Yes, Fitzpatrick (ZIP 36029) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2009.
Fitzpatrick has 13 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 $815.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36029 was 81 mph High Wind, which occurred on Sep 16, 2004. This event caused $2.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.5M in property damage in the Fitzpatrick, AL area (ZIP 36029). 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 →