Troy, AL (ZIP 36081) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 23 tornadoes, 19 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (23 total). Of these, 3 (13%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
Troy 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.
Troy 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.
Troy has experienced 1 extreme heat event 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). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Troy was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 16, 1989), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36081 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (23 events), hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Troy, AL, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Troy has 23 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36081 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 $2.3M in property damage in the Troy, AL area (ZIP 36081). 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 →