Greensboro, AL (ZIP 36744) has experienced 96 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 41 hailstorms, 38 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $73.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 121 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (41 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $289K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
There have been 38 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (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 $69.9M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Greensboro 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.
Greensboro has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $31K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
Greensboro has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 23, 2020.
Greensboro has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 30, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Greensboro was EF4 Tornado on May 27, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 27, 1973), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($14M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36744 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (38 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), wildfires (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greensboro, AL, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $289K in property damage.
Yes, Greensboro (ZIP 36744) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
Greensboro has 38 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 $69.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36744 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 $73.4M in property damage in the Greensboro, AL area (ZIP 36744). 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 →