Arlington, AL (ZIP 36722) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 7 tornadoes, 4 hailstorms, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (7 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Arlington has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
Arlington has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 7, 1996.
Arlington has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Arlington has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
Arlington has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 16, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arlington was 92 mph High Wind on Sep 16, 2004, which caused $10.3M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36722 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (7 events), hailstorms (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arlington, AL, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $135K in property damage.
Yes, Arlington (ZIP 36722) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Arlington has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $135K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36722 was 92 mph High Wind, which occurred on Sep 16, 2004. This event caused $10.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.5M in property damage in the Arlington, AL area (ZIP 36722). 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 →