Marion, AL (ZIP 36756) has experienced 106 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 hailstorms, 42 tornadoes, and 9 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $80.3M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 109 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (45 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 $310K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
There have been 42 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (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 $75.2M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Marion has experienced 9 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 6, 2024.
Marion has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Marion has experienced 3 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 $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
Marion 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 Nov 30, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marion was EF4 Tornado on May 27, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. 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 36756 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (42 events), wildfires (9 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marion, AL, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $310K in property damage.
Yes, Marion (ZIP 36756) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
Marion has 42 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 $75.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36756 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 1973. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $80.3M in property damage in the Marion, AL area (ZIP 36756). 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 →