Federal records document 87 natural disaster events in the Fruithurst, AL area (ZIP 36262). These include 35 wildfires, 21 hailstorms, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (35 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 2, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $345K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2021.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (18%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2018.
Fruithurst has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $122K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Fruithurst has experienced 5 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $33K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 19, 2021.
Fruithurst 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 Fruithurst was EF2 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 3, 2000), causing $1M 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 36262 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (35 events), hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fruithurst, AL, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Fruithurst (ZIP 36262) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $33K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 19, 2021.
Fruithurst has 17 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36262 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the Fruithurst, AL area (ZIP 36262). 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 →