Ariton, AL (ZIP 36311) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $136.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (18 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $9.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Ariton 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 $126.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 24, 2015.
Ariton has experienced 2 blizzards 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 $201K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Ariton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 1971.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ariton was Flood on Mar 8, 1998, which caused $125M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 5, 1989), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Nov 25, 1986 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36311 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ariton, AL, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Ariton (ZIP 36311) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $126.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 24, 2015.
Ariton has 15 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 $9.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36311 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 8, 1998. This event caused $125M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $136.7M in property damage in the Ariton, AL area (ZIP 36311). 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 →