Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Gallion, AL area (ZIP 36742). These include 35 hailstorms, 27 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.4M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 89 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Gallion is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $86K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (11%) 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 $29M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Gallion 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $78K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
Gallion 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 Aug 18, 2012.
Gallion 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.
Gallion 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 Gallion was EF4 Tornado on May 27, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 92 mph High Wind (Sep 16, 2004), causing $10.3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 15, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36742 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (27 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gallion, AL, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $86K in property damage.
Yes, Gallion (ZIP 36742) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $78K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
Gallion has 27 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 $29M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36742 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 $40.4M in property damage in the Gallion, AL area (ZIP 36742). 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 →