ZIP code 36524, covering Coffeeville, AL, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Coffeeville is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
There have been 14 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 $775K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 12, 2025.
Coffeeville has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 23, 2019.
Coffeeville 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.
Coffeeville has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 16, 2008.
Coffeeville 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 Coffeeville was EF2 Tornado on Nov 25, 1979, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 2, 1971), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36524 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Coffeeville, AL, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Coffeeville (ZIP 36524) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $170K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 23, 2019.
Coffeeville has 14 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 $775K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 12, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36524 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 25, 1979. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Coffeeville, AL area (ZIP 36524). 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 →