Federal records document 56 natural disaster events in the Prichard, AL area (ZIP 36610). These include 21 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.5M. A total of 23 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 21 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2022.
Prichard has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $495K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 1, 2018.
Prichard has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Prichard was Flash Flood on Apr 29, 2014, which caused $6.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 21, 1997), causing $2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Dec 25, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36610 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (10 events), and floods (9 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Prichard, AL, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Prichard (ZIP 36610) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2020.
Prichard has 16 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36610 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 29, 2014. This event caused $6.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.5M in property damage in the Prichard, AL area (ZIP 36610). 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 →