Catherine, AL (ZIP 36728) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 8 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
Catherine has experienced 7 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Catherine 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 36728 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events) and tornadoes (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Catherine, AL, with 8 events documented.
Catherine has 7 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 $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 26, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36728 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 $2.3M in property damage in the Catherine, AL area (ZIP 36728). 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 →