Federal records document 71 natural disaster events in the Verbena, AL area (ZIP 36091). These include 39 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Verbena is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (5%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $644K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Verbena has experienced 4 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 $56K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Verbena has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 9, 2024.
Verbena 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 24, 2010.
Verbena 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 7, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Verbena was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 17, 1968), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 15, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36091 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (21 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Verbena, AL, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $644K in property damage.
Yes, Verbena (ZIP 36091) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 24, 2010.
Verbena has 21 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36091 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Mar 7, 1996. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.6M in property damage in the Verbena, AL area (ZIP 36091). 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 →