Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 36518 in Chatom, AL. These include 26 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Chatom is hailstorms, with 26 recorded events making up 52% 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 2019.
Chatom has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Chatom has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 14, 2007.
Chatom 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chatom was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 5, 1998, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (May 2, 2003), causing $1.4M in damages. Flash Flood on Jan 2, 2017 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36518 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chatom, AL, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Chatom (ZIP 36518) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Chatom has 16 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 $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36518 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 5, 1998. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.9M in property damage in the Chatom, AL area (ZIP 36518). 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 →