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36037 Greenville, AL — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Greenville, AL (36037)

Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 36037 in Greenville, AL. These include 21 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 33 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Greenville is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (17%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 2019.

💨 Severe wind events

Greenville has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $585K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 9, 2022.

🌊 Floods

Greenville 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 $610K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 24, 2015.

❄️ Blizzards

Greenville 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Greenville was Flood on Dec 24, 2015, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Apr 30, 2005), causing $500K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Greenville, AL (36037)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36037 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 36037?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greenville, AL, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 36037 (Greenville) prone to flooding?

Yes, Greenville (ZIP 36037) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $610K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 24, 2015.

Has Greenville (36037) ever been hit by a tornado?

Greenville has 18 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 2019.

What was the worst natural disaster in Greenville, AL?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36037 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 24, 2015. This event caused $600K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 36037?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Greenville, AL area (ZIP 36037). 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 →

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