ZIP code 36344, covering Hartford, AL, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 22 tornadoes, 17 hailstorms, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (22 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 10, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 13, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (83%) 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 $16.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 16, 2020.
Hartford has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 18, 2020.
Hartford 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 Hartford was Flood on Mar 8, 1998, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Dec 16, 2000), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Feb 11, 2013 also caused significant damage ($760K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36344 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (22 events), hailstorms (17 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hartford, AL, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.9M in property damage.
Yes, Hartford (ZIP 36344) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 16, 2020.
Hartford has 22 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 $4.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 10, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36344 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 $22.1M in property damage in the Hartford, AL area (ZIP 36344). 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 →