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36303 Napier Field, AL — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Napier Field, AL (36303)

Napier Field, AL (ZIP 36303) has experienced 86 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 33 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $100.2M. A total of 19 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Napier Field is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 33 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 38% 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 $10.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2025.

🌊 Floods

Napier Field has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $86.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 12, 2024.

💨 Severe wind events

Napier Field has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 22, 1990.

❄️ Blizzards

Napier Field has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Napier Field has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 24, 2022.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Napier Field was Flood on Mar 8, 1998, which caused $85M in property damage. Another major event was Category 2 Hurricane (Typhoon) (Oct 10, 2018), causing $2.9M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Nov 8, 1989 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Napier Field, AL (36303)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36303 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (33 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 36303?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Napier Field, AL, with 38 events documented.

Is ZIP code 36303 (Napier Field) prone to flooding?

Yes, Napier Field (ZIP 36303) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $86.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 12, 2024.

Has Napier Field (36303) ever been hit by a tornado?

Napier Field has 33 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 $10.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2025.

What was the worst natural disaster in Napier Field, AL?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36303 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 8, 1998. This event caused $85M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 36303?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $100.2M in property damage in the Napier Field, AL area (ZIP 36303). 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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