Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 36523 in Coden, AL. These include 10 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M.
With 10 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 8, 2025.
Coden has experienced 9 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 11, 2013.
Coden has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 22, 2017.
Coden has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 10, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Coden was EF1 Tornado on Apr 11, 2013, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 22, 2007), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36523 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Coden, AL, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Coden (ZIP 36523) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 22, 2017.
Coden has 9 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 Apr 11, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36523 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 2013. 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 $3.3M in property damage in the Coden, AL area (ZIP 36523). 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 →