ZIP code 36608, covering Mobile, AL, has 125 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 54 hailstorms, 26 tornadoes, and 21 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 39 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mobile is hailstorms, with 54 recorded events making up 43% 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 17, 2023.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2022.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (52%) 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 $866K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2020.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $645K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 21, 2017.
Mobile has experienced 7 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 7 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Sep 20, 2007.
Mobile has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
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 36608 has experienced 125 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (26 events), floods (21 events), severe wind events (15 events), extreme heat events (7 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mobile, AL, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Mobile (ZIP 36608) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $866K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2020.
Mobile has 26 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36608 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 $4.3M in property damage in the Mobile, AL area (ZIP 36608). 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 →