Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 36538 in Frankville, AL. These include 13 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $610K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 13 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Frankville has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $385K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 12, 2025.
Frankville 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.
Frankville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 8, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Frankville was EF2 Tornado on Nov 25, 1979, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 8, 2015), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36538 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Frankville, AL, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Frankville has 10 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 $385K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 12, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36538 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 $610K in property damage in the Frankville, AL area (ZIP 36538). 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 →