Delta, AL (ZIP 36258) has experienced 79 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 hailstorms, 14 wildfires, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 58 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Delta is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 49% 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 $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 7, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $29.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 25, 2008.
Delta has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Delta 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.
Delta has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $117K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Delta was EF4 Tornado on May 27, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 3, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages. Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36258 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), wildfires (14 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Delta, AL, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7K in property damage.
Yes, Delta (ZIP 36258) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $117K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2013.
Delta has 12 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 $29.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 25, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36258 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 1973. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.8M in property damage in the Delta, AL area (ZIP 36258). 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 →