ZIP code 36030 in Forest Home, AL has a relatively limited disaster record, with 9 events documented. These include 5 tornadoes, 2 severe wind events, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $315K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Forest Home is tornadoes, with 5 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $265K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
Forest Home has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 9, 2022.
Forest Home has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 21, 2025.
Forest Home has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 10, 1986.
The most significant disaster event on record for Forest Home was EF2 Tornado on Apr 15, 2011, which caused $150K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36030 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Forest Home, AL, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $265K in property damage.
Forest Home has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $265K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36030 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 15, 2011. This event caused $150K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $315K in property damage in the Forest Home, AL area (ZIP 36030). 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 →