ZIP code 36605, covering Mobile, AL, has 75 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 34 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Mobile is hailstorms, with 34 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. 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 Jun 19, 2023.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.2M 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 16% 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, 2 (25%) 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 $261K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mobile was EF1 Tornado on Apr 11, 2013, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Dec 25, 2012), causing $1.4M in damages.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36605 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (21 events), severe wind events (12 events), and floods (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mobile, AL, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Mobile (ZIP 36605) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $261K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2019.
Mobile has 21 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36605 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 2013. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.9M in property damage in the Mobile, AL area (ZIP 36605). 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 →