Camden, AL (ZIP 36726) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (17 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 36% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
Camden has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 10, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Camden 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 (Apr 14, 2007), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36726 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (12 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Camden, AL, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Camden has 12 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 26, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36726 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 $3.5M in property damage in the Camden, AL area (ZIP 36726). 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 →