Wadley, AL (ZIP 36276) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 19 tornadoes, 17 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 20 injuries.
With 19 recorded incidents (38% of all events), tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Wadley has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $565K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Wadley 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.
Wadley has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 21, 2012.
Wadley 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 Wadley was EF1 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36276 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (19 events), hailstorms (17 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wadley, AL, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.4M in property damage.
Yes, Wadley (ZIP 36276) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $565K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Wadley has 19 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36276 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 22, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.5M in property damage in the Wadley, AL area (ZIP 36276). 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 →