Fort Morgan, AL (ZIP 36542) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.5M. A total of 13 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Fort Morgan is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (7%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 19, 2023.
Fort Morgan has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $950K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2019.
Fort Morgan has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 12, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Morgan was EF1 Tornado on Jun 8, 1989, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jan 2, 2017), causing $950K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36542 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (5 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Morgan, AL, with 27 events documented.
Fort Morgan 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 19, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36542 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 8, 1989. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.5M in property damage in the Fort Morgan, AL area (ZIP 36542). 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 →