Federal records document 75 natural disaster events in the Ohatchee, AL area (ZIP 36271). These include 36 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $176M. These events have resulted in 36 recorded deaths and 244 injuries.
With 36 recorded incidents (48% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $47K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (28%) 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 $174.6M in documented property damage. 36 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 25, 2021.
Ohatchee 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.
Ohatchee has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $257K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 21, 2014.
Ohatchee has experienced 5 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.
Ohatchee 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ohatchee was EF4 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $122M in property damage and was linked to 8 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 27, 1994), causing $50.5M 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 36271 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ohatchee, AL, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $47K in property damage.
Yes, Ohatchee (ZIP 36271) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2013.
Ohatchee has 18 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 $174.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 25, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36271 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $122M in documented property damage. It resulted in 8 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $176M in property damage in the Ohatchee, AL area (ZIP 36271). 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 →