River Falls, AL (ZIP 36476) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for River Falls is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 25, 2023.
River Falls has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 12, 2001.
River Falls has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $273K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for River Falls was EF1 Tornado on Mar 12, 2001, which caused $1M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Mar 12, 2001), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36476 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in River Falls, AL, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
River Falls has 6 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 12, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36476 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 12, 2001. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the River Falls, AL area (ZIP 36476). 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 →