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36851 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (36851)

Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 36851 in this area, . These include 5 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 5 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 27, 2011.

🌪️ Tornadoes

this area has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2014.

❄️ Blizzards

this area 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.

🥶 Extreme cold events

this area 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.

🌊 Floods

this area has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 8, 2003.

🥵 Extreme heat events

this area 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 Aug 8, 2007.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 8, 2003), causing $225K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (36851)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36851 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 36851?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 36851 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 36851) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $225K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 8, 2003.

Has this area (36851) ever been hit by a tornado?

this area has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2014.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36851 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 36851?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 36851). 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 →

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