ZIP code 36752, covering Burkville, AL, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 25 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 54 injuries.
With 25 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 $51K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $14.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 7, 2017.
Burkville 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 $35K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
Burkville 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 $52K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 27, 2009.
Burkville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 16, 2004.
Burkville 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 Burkville was EF3 Tornado on Feb 17, 2008, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 89 mph High Wind (Sep 16, 2004), causing $3.7M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jan 10, 1975 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36752 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (19 events), blizzards (2 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 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burkville, AL, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $51K in property damage.
Yes, Burkville (ZIP 36752) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $52K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 27, 2009.
Burkville has 19 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 $14.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 7, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36752 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 17, 2008. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.5M in property damage in the Burkville, AL area (ZIP 36752). 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 →