Mobile, AL (ZIP 36612) has experienced 54 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 24 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.3M. A total of 19 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (24 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 Jun 9, 2018.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 Aug 30, 2021.
Mobile has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 17, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mobile 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 36612 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (11 events), and severe wind events (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mobile, AL, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Mobile (ZIP 36612) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2020.
Mobile has 11 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 Aug 30, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36612 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 $11.3M in property damage in the Mobile, AL area (ZIP 36612). 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 →