Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 36343 in Gordon, AL. These include 14 tornadoes, 10 hailstorms, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $95.5M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (14 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 2, 2017.
Gordon has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 12, 2023.
Gordon 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.
Gordon 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.
Gordon has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $85M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 8, 1998.
Gordon has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Oct 10, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gordon 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. EF2 Tornado on Apr 18, 1988 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36343 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (14 events), hailstorms (10 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gordon, AL, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.3M in property damage.
Yes, Gordon (ZIP 36343) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $85M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 8, 1998.
Gordon has 14 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 $7.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 2, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36343 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 $95.5M in property damage in the Gordon, AL area (ZIP 36343). 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 →