ZIP code 36305, covering Zcta 36305, AL, has 84 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 30 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $100.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (36 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2025.
Zcta 36305 has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $86.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 16, 2020.
Zcta 36305 has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 7, 2017.
Zcta 36305 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.
Zcta 36305 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 36305 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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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36305 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (30 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 36305, AL, with 36 events documented.
Yes, Zcta 36305 (ZIP 36305) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $86.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 16, 2020.
Zcta 36305 has 30 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36305 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 8, 1998. This event caused $85M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $100.8M in property damage in the Zcta 36305, AL area (ZIP 36305). 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 →