Anniston, AL (ZIP 36201) has experienced 90 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 54 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 116 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Anniston is hailstorms, with 54 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. 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 $97K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
Anniston has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $67K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Anniston has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $520K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Anniston has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2013.
Anniston has experienced 2 extreme heat events 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 Jun 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Anniston was EF3 Tornado on Dec 3, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36201 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), wildfires (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Anniston, AL, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $97K in property damage.
Yes, Anniston (ZIP 36201) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2013.
Anniston has 14 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 $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36201 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 3, 1983. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6M in property damage in the Anniston, AL area (ZIP 36201). 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 →