Federal records document 80 natural disaster events in the Rock Mills, AL area (ZIP 36274). These include 49 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
With 49 recorded incidents (61% 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 $101K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Rock Mills has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $530K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 12, 2024.
Rock Mills 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.
Rock Mills has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 21, 2012.
Rock Mills 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 Rock Mills was EF2 Tornado on Mar 5, 1989, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 22, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 5, 1989 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36274 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rock Mills, AL, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $101K in property damage.
Yes, Rock Mills (ZIP 36274) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $530K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 12, 2024.
Rock Mills 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 $8.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36274 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 5, 1989. 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 $10.7M in property damage in the Rock Mills, AL area (ZIP 36274). 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 →