ZIP code 36362, covering Fort Rucker, AL, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 29 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $163.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 153 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (29 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $38.6M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 25, 2001.
Fort Rucker 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 $125.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 19, 2015.
Fort Rucker 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.
Fort Rucker has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Rucker 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 Nov 25, 2001 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36362 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Rucker, AL, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Fort Rucker (ZIP 36362) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $125.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 19, 2015.
Fort Rucker has 16 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 $38.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 25, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36362 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 $163.9M in property damage in the Fort Rucker, AL area (ZIP 36362). 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 →