Mobile, AL (ZIP 36603) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 17 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (17 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2022.
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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 1, 2018.
Mobile has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $281K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mobile was EF2 Tornado on Dec 25, 2012, which caused $1.4M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jan 21, 2017), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36603 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (12 events), and floods (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mobile, AL, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Mobile (ZIP 36603) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $281K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2020.
Mobile 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 $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36603 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 25, 2012. This event caused $1.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Mobile, AL area (ZIP 36603). 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 →