Uniontown, AL (ZIP 36786) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 25 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (25 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $412K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
Uniontown 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.
Uniontown 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 $89K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
Uniontown has experienced 3 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 Mar 9, 2011.
Uniontown 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 Uniontown was 90 mph High Wind on Sep 16, 2004, which caused $3.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 6, 1967), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36786 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Uniontown, AL, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $412K in property damage.
Yes, Uniontown (ZIP 36786) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $89K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
Uniontown has 16 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 $5.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36786 was 90 mph High Wind, which occurred on Sep 16, 2004. This event caused $3.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.7M in property damage in the Uniontown, AL area (ZIP 36786). 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 →