Mathews, AL (ZIP 36052) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 57 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mathews is hailstorms, with 9 recorded events making up 31% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
Mathews has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. 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 $805.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Mathews has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense 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. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2010.
Mathews has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $142K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2009.
Mathews has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2010.
Mathews has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mathews was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 26, 1986), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36052 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mathews, AL, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6K in property damage.
Yes, Mathews (ZIP 36052) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $142K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2009.
Mathews has 9 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 $805.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36052 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 $2.1M in property damage in the Mathews, AL area (ZIP 36052). 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 →