Lawley, AL (ZIP 36793) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 14 wildfires, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Lawley is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $297K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 6, 2024.
Lawley has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Lawley has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $38K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2000.
Lawley 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.
Lawley has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 21, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lawley was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36793 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), wildfires (14 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lawley, AL, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $297K in property damage.
Yes, Lawley (ZIP 36793) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2005.
Lawley has 8 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 $35K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36793 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Mar 7, 1996. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Lawley, AL area (ZIP 36793). 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 →