Highland Home, AL (ZIP 36041) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 17 tornadoes, 13 hailstorms, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. A total of 33 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 17 recorded incidents (52% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 24, 2021.
Highland Home 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 3, 2022.
Highland Home has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 7, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Highland Home was EF1 Tornado on Jan 25, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 24, 2015), causing $600K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36041 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (17 events), hailstorms (13 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Highland Home, AL, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.1M in property damage.
Yes, Highland Home (ZIP 36041) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $650K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 3, 2022.
Highland Home has 17 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36041 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 25, 1990. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Highland Home, AL area (ZIP 36041). 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 →