Graham, AL (ZIP 36263) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (20 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2018.
Graham has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 2013.
Graham has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $196K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Graham has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
Graham 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.
Graham has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Graham was EF1 Tornado on Feb 21, 1993, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages. 2" Hail on Mar 18, 2013 also caused significant damage ($768K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36263 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Graham, AL, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Graham (ZIP 36263) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $400K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
Graham has 9 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 $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36263 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 21, 1993. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.8M in property damage in the Graham, AL area (ZIP 36263). 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 →