Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 36323 in Elba, AL. These include 20 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $263.2M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 79 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (20 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (31%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $259M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Elba has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 16, 2020.
Elba has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Elba 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elba was EF4 Tornado on Mar 1, 2007, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 9 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Dec 24, 2015), causing $3.2M 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 36323 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elba, AL, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Elba (ZIP 36323) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 16, 2020.
Elba has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $259M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36323 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 1, 2007. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 9 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $263.2M in property damage in the Elba, AL area (ZIP 36323). 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 →