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36619 Mobile, AL — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Mobile, AL (36619)

Federal records document 76 natural disaster events in the Mobile, AL area (ZIP 36619). These include 31 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 31 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2023.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 29, 2022.

🌊 Floods

Mobile has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2019.

🥵 Extreme heat events

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.

💨 Severe wind events

Mobile has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $475K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 21, 2017.

❄️ Blizzards

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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Mobile was EF1 Tornado on Apr 11, 2013, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jan 21, 2017), causing $300K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Mobile, AL (36619)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36619 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (8 events), extreme heat events (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 36619?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mobile, AL, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 36619 (Mobile) prone to flooding?

Yes, Mobile (ZIP 36619) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $150K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2019.

Has Mobile (36619) ever been hit by a tornado?

Mobile has 21 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 29, 2022.

What was the worst natural disaster in Mobile, AL?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36619 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 2013. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 36619?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Mobile, AL area (ZIP 36619). 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 →

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