Hatchechubbee, AL (ZIP 36858) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (22 total). 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 $213K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
Hatchechubbee has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. 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 $25.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2016.
Hatchechubbee has experienced 4 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $262K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 3, 2010.
Hatchechubbee 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.
Hatchechubbee 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.
Hatchechubbee 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hatchechubbee was EF3 Tornado on Apr 1, 1981, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36858 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (4 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hatchechubbee, AL, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $213K in property damage.
Yes, Hatchechubbee (ZIP 36858) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $262K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 3, 2010.
Hatchechubbee has 7 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 $25.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36858 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 1, 1981. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.6M in property damage in the Hatchechubbee, AL area (ZIP 36858). 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 →