Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 36521 in Chunchula, AL. These include 31 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $424.8K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Chunchula is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% 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 $402.8K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
Chunchula has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 26, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chunchula was EF3 Tornado on Nov 3, 1968, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jan 26, 1996), causing $100K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36521 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (12 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chunchula, AL, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17K in property damage.
Chunchula has 12 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 $402.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36521 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 3, 1968. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $424.8K in property damage in the Chunchula, AL area (ZIP 36521). 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 →