ZIP code 36740, covering Forkland, AL, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 25 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.5M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 158 injuries.
With 25 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $82K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (21%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $47.3M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Forkland has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
Forkland has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $14K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2005.
Forkland 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.
Forkland has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 7, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Forkland was EF4 Tornado on May 27, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $17M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 15, 2011 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36740 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (24 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Forkland, AL, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $82K in property damage.
Yes, Forkland (ZIP 36740) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2005.
Forkland has 24 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 $47.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36740 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 1973. This event caused $25M 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 $50.5M in property damage in the Forkland, AL area (ZIP 36740). 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 →