Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 36031 in Fort Davis, AL. These include 6 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Fort Davis is hailstorms, with 6 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2014.
Fort Davis has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2009.
Fort Davis has experienced 1 blizzard 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 18, 1996.
Fort Davis 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.
Fort Davis has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Davis was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jan 10, 1975), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36031 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Davis, AL, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Fort Davis has 2 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 $260K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36031 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Mar 7, 1996. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Fort Davis, AL area (ZIP 36031). 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 →