Mobile, AL (ZIP 36618) has experienced 91 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 37 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (38 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 16, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (56%) 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 $606K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2020.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $620K 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 36618 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), floods (18 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (11 events), extreme heat events (7 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mobile, AL, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Mobile (ZIP 36618) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $606K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2020.
Mobile has 15 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 36618 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 $3.4M in property damage in the Mobile, AL area (ZIP 36618). 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 →