Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 36255 in Cragford, AL. These include 12 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.5M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Cragford is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 35% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 25, 2021.
Cragford 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.
Cragford has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $147K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Cragford has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 21, 2012.
Cragford 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 Cragford was EF1 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. 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 36255 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cragford, AL, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Cragford (ZIP 36255) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $147K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Cragford has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 25, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36255 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 22, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.5M in property damage in the Cragford, AL area (ZIP 36255). 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 →