Marion Junction, AL (ZIP 36759) has experienced 71 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $28M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 75 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (38 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $454K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (9%) 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 $16.2M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Marion Junction has experienced 5 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 $112K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
Marion Junction has experienced 3 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 Mar 9, 2011.
Marion Junction has experienced 1 blizzard 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 18, 1996.
Marion Junction 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 Marion Junction was 92 mph High Wind on Sep 16, 2004, which caused $10.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 6, 1996), causing $8.1M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Dec 6, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36759 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (22 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marion Junction, AL, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $454K in property damage.
Yes, Marion Junction (ZIP 36759) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $112K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
Marion Junction has 22 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 $16.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36759 was 92 mph High Wind, which occurred on Sep 16, 2004. This event caused $10.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28M in property damage in the Marion Junction, AL area (ZIP 36759). 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 →