Newbern, AL (ZIP 36765) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 22 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M. A total of 21 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (22 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $395K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Newbern 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 $102K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
Newbern 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.
Newbern has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
Newbern 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 Newbern was 89 mph High Wind on Sep 16, 2004, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($645K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36765 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (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 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newbern, AL, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $395K in property damage.
Yes, Newbern (ZIP 36765) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $102K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
Newbern has 17 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 $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36765 was 89 mph High Wind, which occurred on Sep 16, 2004. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.6M in property damage in the Newbern, AL area (ZIP 36765). 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 →