ZIP code 36482, covering Whatley, AL, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Whatley is hailstorms, with 26 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
Whatley has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $185K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 27, 2018.
Whatley has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2017.
Whatley has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
Whatley has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 5, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whatley was EF3 Tornado on Apr 18, 1978, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 5, 1998), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36482 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whatley, AL, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Whatley (ZIP 36482) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $185K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 27, 2018.
Whatley has 13 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36482 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 18, 1978. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the Whatley, AL area (ZIP 36482). 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 →