Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 36860 in Hurtsboro, AL. These include 15 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.6M. These events have resulted in 26 recorded deaths and 118 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (44% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $66K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (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 $25.3M in documented property damage. 25 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 2019.
Hurtsboro has experienced 2 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 $235K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 3, 2010.
Hurtsboro 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.
Hurtsboro 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.
Hurtsboro 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 Hurtsboro 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 36860 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hurtsboro, AL, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $66K in property damage.
Yes, Hurtsboro (ZIP 36860) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $235K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 3, 2010.
Hurtsboro has 14 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 $25.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36860 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 Hurtsboro, AL area (ZIP 36860). 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 →