Government agency data shows 15 natural disaster events for ZIP 36473 in Range, AL. These include 7 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $612.3K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Range is hailstorms, with 7 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2021.
Range has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $600.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 15, 2011.
Range has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 8, 2007.
Range has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Range was EF2 Tornado on Sep 23, 1985, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 15, 1984), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36473 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Range, AL, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12K in property damage.
Range has 4 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 $600.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 15, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36473 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 23, 1985. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $612.3K in property damage in the Range, AL area (ZIP 36473). 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 →