Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 36783 in Thomaston, AL. These include 11 tornadoes, 8 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (11 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
Thomaston has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $256K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
Thomaston 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 $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
Thomaston 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 Mar 9, 2011.
Thomaston 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.
Thomaston has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Thomaston was 92 mph High Wind on Sep 16, 2004, which caused $10.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 6, 1967), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 15, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36783 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (11 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thomaston, AL, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.9M in property damage.
Yes, Thomaston (ZIP 36783) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $85K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
Thomaston has 11 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 $4.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 26, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36783 was 92 mph High Wind, which occurred on Sep 16, 2004. This event caused $10.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.5M in property damage in the Thomaston, AL area (ZIP 36783). 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 →