ZIP code 36278, covering Wedowee, AL, has 56 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (33 total). 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 $67K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2022.
Wedowee has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. 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 $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 17, 2008.
Wedowee has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $427K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Wedowee has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 21, 2012.
Wedowee 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.
Wedowee 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 Wedowee was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 2, 2003), causing $800K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36278 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wedowee, AL, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $67K in property damage.
Yes, Wedowee (ZIP 36278) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $427K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Wedowee has 8 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 17, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36278 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Mar 7, 1996. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.9M in property damage in the Wedowee, AL area (ZIP 36278). 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 →