New Brockton, AL (ZIP 36351) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 23 tornadoes, 20 hailstorms, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $300.7M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 194 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for New Brockton is tornadoes, with 23 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (26%) 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 $300.3M in documented property damage. 13 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 8, 2008.
There have been 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
New Brockton has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $173K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 8, 2017.
New Brockton 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.
New Brockton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 1971.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Brockton was EF4 Tornado on Mar 1, 2007, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 9 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 5, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Oct 8, 2008 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36351 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (23 events), hailstorms (20 events), floods (8 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Brockton, AL, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300.3M in property damage.
Yes, New Brockton (ZIP 36351) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $173K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 8, 2017.
New Brockton has 23 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 $300.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 8, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36351 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 $300.7M in property damage in the New Brockton, AL area (ZIP 36351). 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 →