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36279 Wellington, AL — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Wellington, AL (36279)

Wellington, AL (ZIP 36279) has experienced 71 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 44 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.4M. A total of 63 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Wellington is hailstorms, with 44 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $312.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (29%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 14, 2019.

❄️ Blizzards

Wellington 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.

🌊 Floods

Wellington has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 24, 2010.

🥵 Extreme heat events

Wellington 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.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Wellington 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Wellington was EF1 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $9.4M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Wellington, AL (36279)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36279 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 36279?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wellington, AL, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $312.5K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 36279 (Wellington) prone to flooding?

Yes, Wellington (ZIP 36279) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 24, 2010.

Has Wellington (36279) ever been hit by a tornado?

Wellington has 14 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 $11M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 14, 2019.

What was the worst natural disaster in Wellington, AL?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36279 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $9.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 36279?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.4M in property damage in the Wellington, AL area (ZIP 36279). 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 →

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