Glenwood, AL (ZIP 36034) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 15 tornadoes, 13 hailstorms, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (15 total). 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 $610.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Glenwood has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $502K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 16, 2020.
Glenwood has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glenwood was Flash Flood on Sep 16, 2020, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 9, 1961), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36034 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (15 events), hailstorms (13 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glenwood, AL, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $610.3K in property damage.
Yes, Glenwood (ZIP 36034) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $502K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 16, 2020.
Glenwood has 15 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 $610.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 18, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36034 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 16, 2020. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Glenwood, AL area (ZIP 36034). 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 →