Montgomery, AL (ZIP 36108) has experienced 108 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 66 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $34M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 167 injuries.
With 66 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (20%) 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 $23.5M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 29, 2024.
Montgomery has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $7.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2009.
Montgomery has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2008.
Montgomery 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2010.
Montgomery has experienced 3 extreme heat events 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 heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montgomery was EF3 Tornado on Feb 17, 2008, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 7, 2009), causing $4.9M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 3, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36108 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montgomery, AL, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $350K in property damage.
Yes, Montgomery (ZIP 36108) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2009.
Montgomery has 20 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 $23.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 29, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36108 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 17, 2008. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34M in property damage in the Montgomery, AL area (ZIP 36108). 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 →