Prattville, AL (ZIP 36066) has experienced 66 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 35 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.3M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 109 injuries.
With 35 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) 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 $16M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 3, 2023.
Prattville has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $8.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 19, 2009.
Prattville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 16, 2004.
Prattville 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.
Prattville 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 Prattville was EF3 Tornado on Feb 17, 2008, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 7, 2009), causing $4.9M in damages. 82 mph High Wind on Sep 16, 2004 also caused significant damage ($2.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36066 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Prattville, AL, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $180K in property damage.
Yes, Prattville (ZIP 36066) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 19, 2009.
Prattville 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 $16M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 3, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36066 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 17, 2008. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.3M in property damage in the Prattville, AL area (ZIP 36066). 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 →