Montrose, AL (ZIP 36559) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 7 floods, 7 hailstorms, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 30% of all recorded events (7 total). Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 26, 2022.
Montrose has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2023.
Montrose has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $552.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2022.
Montrose has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montrose was Flash Flood on Jan 2, 2017, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 26, 2022), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36559 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montrose, AL, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Montrose (ZIP 36559) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2022.
Montrose has 7 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 $552.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36559 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jan 2, 2017. This event caused $600K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Montrose, AL area (ZIP 36559). 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 →