Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 36749 in Jones, AL. These include 24 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (17%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Jones has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 1, 2005.
Jones has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2000.
Jones has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 8, 2007.
Jones 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jones was 82 mph High Wind on Sep 16, 2004, which caused $2.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 12, 1976), causing $2.5M 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 36749 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jones, AL, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $155K in property damage.
Jones has 18 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36749 was 82 mph High Wind, which occurred on Sep 16, 2004. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8M in property damage in the Jones, AL area (ZIP 36749). 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 →