ZIP code 36092, covering Wetumpka, AL, has 88 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $60.9M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 68 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (50 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $630K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2024.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (21%) 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 $58.1M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Wetumpka has experienced 6 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 $58K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 19, 2009.
Wetumpka has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Wetumpka has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 25, 2003.
Wetumpka 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 Wetumpka was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $50M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 25, 1979), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 12, 1976 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36092 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (24 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wetumpka, AL, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $630K in property damage.
Yes, Wetumpka (ZIP 36092) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $58K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 19, 2009.
Wetumpka has 24 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 $58.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36092 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $60.9M in property damage in the Wetumpka, AL area (ZIP 36092). 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 →