ZIP code 36206, covering Anniston, AL, has 73 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. A total of 49 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (47 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $343.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Anniston has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 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 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 26, 2008.
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.
Anniston has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 24, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Anniston was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 2, 2003), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36206 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), wildfires (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Anniston, AL, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $343.5K in property damage.
Yes, Anniston (ZIP 36206) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2005.
Anniston has 10 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36206 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Mar 7, 1996. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Anniston, AL area (ZIP 36206). 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 →