Alberta, AL (ZIP 36720) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (12 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
Alberta has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
Alberta has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2009.
Alberta has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alberta was EF4 Tornado on Mar 1, 2007, which caused $2M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 1, 2007), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36720 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (6 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alberta, AL, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18K in property damage.
Yes, Alberta (ZIP 36720) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2009.
Alberta has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36720 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 1, 2007. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Alberta, AL area (ZIP 36720). 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 →