Federal records document 61 natural disaster events in the Montgomery, AL area (ZIP 36109). These include 33 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.9M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 82 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Montgomery is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $137K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 4, 2023.
Montgomery has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $1.9M 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 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.
Montgomery has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $715K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montgomery was EF3 Tornado on Nov 25, 1979, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 7, 2009), causing $1.8M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 6, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36109 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montgomery, AL, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $137K in property damage.
Yes, Montgomery (ZIP 36109) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2009.
Montgomery has 13 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 $7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 4, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36109 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 25, 1979. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.9M in property damage in the Montgomery, AL area (ZIP 36109). 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 →