Safford, AL (ZIP 36773) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.8M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 17 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $92K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
Safford has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Safford 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
Safford has experienced 2 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 Sep 16, 2004.
Safford 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.
Safford 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 Safford was 92 mph High Wind on Sep 16, 2004, which caused $10.2M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36773 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Safford, AL, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $92K in property damage.
Yes, Safford (ZIP 36773) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
Safford has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36773 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 $11.8M in property damage in the Safford, AL area (ZIP 36773). 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 →