Shorterville, AL (ZIP 36373) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
With 9 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Shorterville has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 24, 2021.
Shorterville 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.
Shorterville has experienced 1 flood 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 8, 1998.
Shorterville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 30, 1971.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shorterville was Flood on Mar 8, 1998, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jan 20, 1963), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Nov 4, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36373 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (2 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shorterville, AL, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Shorterville (ZIP 36373) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 8, 1998.
Shorterville has 8 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 $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 24, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36373 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 8, 1998. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.1M in property damage in the Shorterville, AL area (ZIP 36373). 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 →