ZIP code 36530, covering Elberta, AL, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $154.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Elberta is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (6%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 9, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Elberta has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 17, 2022.
Elberta 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 $150.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elberta was Flash Flood on Apr 29, 2014, which caused $150M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 8, 1989), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36530 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elberta, AL, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Elberta (ZIP 36530) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $150.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 15, 2021.
Elberta has 15 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 26, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36530 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 29, 2014. This event caused $150M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $154.4M in property damage in the Elberta, AL area (ZIP 36530). 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 →