Federal records document 107 natural disaster events in the Munford, AL area (ZIP 36268). These include 60 hailstorms, 17 wildfires, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.1M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 81 injuries.
With 60 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $98K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 7, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 24, 2004.
Munford has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $670K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Munford 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.
Munford has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Munford 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 36268 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), wildfires (17 events), tornadoes (16 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 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Munford, AL, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $98K in property damage.
Yes, Munford (ZIP 36268) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2013.
Munford has 16 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 Nov 24, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36268 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 $31.1M in property damage in the Munford, AL area (ZIP 36268). 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 →