ZIP code 36830, covering Auburn, AL, has 72 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.6M. These events have resulted in 30 recorded deaths and 365 injuries.
With 40 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2023.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.2M in documented property damage. 29 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 2019.
Auburn has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2011.
Auburn has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Auburn 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.
Auburn has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Auburn was EF1 Tornado on Nov 16, 2011, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 18, 1953), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 13, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36830 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (22 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Auburn, AL, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $80K in property damage.
Yes, Auburn (ZIP 36830) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2011.
Auburn has 22 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36830 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 16, 2011. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.6M in property damage in the Auburn, AL area (ZIP 36830). 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 →