Ozark, AL (ZIP 36360) has experienced 67 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $161.2M. A total of 46 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Ozark is hailstorms, with 34 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (9%) 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 $35.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 9, 2024.
Ozark has experienced 6 floods 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 $125.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 19, 2015.
Ozark has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 1988.
Ozark 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 Ozark was Flood on Mar 8, 1998, which caused $125M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 5, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Dec 16, 2000 also caused significant damage ($2.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36360 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (22 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ozark, AL, with 34 events documented.
Yes, Ozark (ZIP 36360) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $125.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 19, 2015.
Ozark has 22 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 $35.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36360 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 8, 1998. This event caused $125M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $161.2M in property damage in the Ozark, AL area (ZIP 36360). 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 →