ZIP code 36617, covering Mobile, AL, has 72 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 21 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mobile is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 29% 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 May 15, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (59%) 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 $596K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2020.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 18% 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.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% 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.
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 36617 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (17 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (12 events), extreme heat events (7 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mobile, AL, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Mobile (ZIP 36617) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $596K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2020.
Mobile has 12 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 36617 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 $3.2M in property damage in the Mobile, AL area (ZIP 36617). 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 →