ZIP code 36863, covering Lanett, AL, has 73 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 53 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
With 53 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $938K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
Lanett has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $365K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
Lanett has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2005.
Lanett has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $171K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Lanett has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have 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 Lanett was Flood on May 7, 2003, which caused $2.6M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Feb 24, 2012), causing $445K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36863 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lanett, AL, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $938K in property damage.
Yes, Lanett (ZIP 36863) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2005.
Lanett has 9 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 $365K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 26, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36863 was Flood, which occurred on May 7, 2003. This event caused $2.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Lanett, AL area (ZIP 36863). 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 →