ZIP code 36251, covering Ashland, AL, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 19 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 8 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 22 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (19 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 25, 2021.
Ashland has experienced 8 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 13, 2017.
Ashland has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $154K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Ashland has experienced 4 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $121K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Ashland 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 Ashland was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 1, 1953), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36251 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (16 events), wildfires (8 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ashland, AL, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Ashland (ZIP 36251) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $154K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Ashland has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 25, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36251 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 $2.6M in property damage in the Ashland, AL area (ZIP 36251). 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 →