Newville, AL (ZIP 36353) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 26 tornadoes, 18 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 44 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (26 total). Of these, 2 (8%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 5, 2020.
Newville has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 19, 2015.
Newville has experienced 2 blizzards 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 $201K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newville was EF1 Tornado on Mar 1, 2007, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 8, 1998), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 5, 2002 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36353 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (26 events), hailstorms (18 events), floods (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newville, AL, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30M in property damage.
Yes, Newville (ZIP 36353) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 19, 2015.
Newville has 26 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 14, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36353 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 1, 2007. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.3M in property damage in the Newville, AL area (ZIP 36353). 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 →