Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 36480 in Uriah, AL. These include 27 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (27 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 13, 2024.
Uriah has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $422.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Uriah has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 12, 2001.
Uriah has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 10, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Uriah was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Mar 12, 2001, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 20, 1971), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36480 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Uriah, AL, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $90K in property damage.
Uriah has 7 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 $422.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36480 was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Mar 12, 2001. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Uriah, AL area (ZIP 36480). 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 →