Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 36736 in Dixons Mills, AL. These include 10 tornadoes, 7 hailstorms, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dixons Mills is tornadoes, with 10 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 30, 2022.
Dixons Mills has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 15, 2023.
Dixons Mills has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Dixons Mills has experienced 2 severe wind events 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.
Dixons Mills 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.
Dixons Mills 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dixons Mills was 92 mph High Wind on Sep 16, 2004, which caused $10.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 14, 2018), causing $1.2M in damages. Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36736 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (10 events), hailstorms (7 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dixons Mills, AL, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $700K in property damage.
Yes, Dixons Mills (ZIP 36736) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Dixons Mills has 10 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 $700K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36736 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 $13.2M in property damage in the Dixons Mills, AL area (ZIP 36736). 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 →