Geneva, AL (ZIP 36340) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 11 floods, 8 hailstorms, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
With 11 recorded incidents (42% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $37.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2021.
Geneva has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 13, 2025.
Geneva has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 21, 2023.
Geneva 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 Geneva was Flood on Mar 8, 1998, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 4, 2013), causing $11M in damages. Flood on Jul 4, 2013 also caused significant damage ($8.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36340 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (11 events), hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Geneva, AL, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $37.2M in property damage.
Yes, Geneva (ZIP 36340) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $37.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2021.
Geneva has 6 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 21, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36340 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 8, 1998. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.4M in property damage in the Geneva, AL area (ZIP 36340). 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 →