Columbia, AL (ZIP 36319) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 21 tornadoes, 15 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $92.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Columbia is tornadoes, with 21 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 24, 2021.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Columbia has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $86.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 12, 2024.
Columbia has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Columbia 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.
Columbia 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 Columbia 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. Flood on Dec 24, 2015 also caused significant damage ($891K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36319 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (21 events), hailstorms (15 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Columbia, AL, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.2M in property damage.
Yes, Columbia (ZIP 36319) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $86.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 12, 2024.
Columbia has 21 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 $2.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 24, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36319 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 $92.2M in property damage in the Columbia, AL area (ZIP 36319). 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 →