Mc Kenzie, AL (ZIP 36456) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 14 tornadoes, 9 hailstorms, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (14 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
Mc Kenzie has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2023.
Mc Kenzie has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 21, 2000.
Mc Kenzie has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 8, 2007.
Mc Kenzie has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 24, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mc Kenzie was EF2 Tornado on Jun 28, 1957, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 28, 1957), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36456 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (14 events), hailstorms (9 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mc Kenzie, AL, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Mc Kenzie has 14 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36456 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 28, 1957. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Mc Kenzie, AL area (ZIP 36456). 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 →