Federal records document 81 natural disaster events in the Zcta 36079, AL area (ZIP 36079). These include 38 tornadoes, 33 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
With 38 recorded incidents (47% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (11%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 33 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (6%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Zcta 36079 has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 16, 2020.
Zcta 36079 has experienced 2 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2010.
Zcta 36079 has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2020.
Zcta 36079 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 36079 was EF1 Tornado on Mar 5, 1989, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 24, 2015), causing $1.7M in damages. Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36079 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (38 events), hailstorms (33 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 36079, AL, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 36079 (ZIP 36079) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 16, 2020.
Zcta 36079 has 38 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36079 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 5, 1989. 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 $9M in property damage in the Zcta 36079, AL area (ZIP 36079). 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 →