Marbury, AL (ZIP 36051) has experienced 62 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.7M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 36 injuries.
With 32 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms 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 hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $639K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Marbury has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 9, 2024.
Marbury has experienced 2 blizzards 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 $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2000.
Marbury 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 19, 2009.
Marbury has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marbury was 82 mph High Wind on Sep 16, 2004, which caused $2.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 17, 1968), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 15, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36051 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marbury, AL, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $639K in property damage.
Yes, Marbury (ZIP 36051) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 19, 2009.
Marbury has 20 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 $6.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36051 was 82 mph High Wind, which occurred on Sep 16, 2004. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.7M in property damage in the Marbury, AL area (ZIP 36051). 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 →