Federal records document 84 natural disaster events in the Jacksonville, AL area (ZIP 36265). These include 52 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 64 injuries.
With 52 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $414.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (31%) 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 $33.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2018.
Jacksonville has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $67K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Jacksonville has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 24, 2016.
Jacksonville has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Jacksonville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $103K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jacksonville was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $19M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $9.4M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36265 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (7 events), wildfires (6 events), extreme heat events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jacksonville, AL, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $414.5K in property damage.
Yes, Jacksonville (ZIP 36265) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2009.
Jacksonville has 13 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 $33.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36265 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $19M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.1M in property damage in the Jacksonville, AL area (ZIP 36265). 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 →