Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 36075 in Shorter, AL. These include 16 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 16 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $152K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $538K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Shorter 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $117K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2009.
Shorter has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 18, 1996.
Shorter has experienced 1 extreme cold event 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. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 7, 1996.
Shorter has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shorter 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 36075 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shorter, AL, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $152K in property damage.
Yes, Shorter (ZIP 36075) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $117K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2009.
Shorter has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $538K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36075 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 $1.8M in property damage in the Shorter, AL area (ZIP 36075). 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 →