Phenix City, AL (ZIP 36867) has experienced 91 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 55 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $72.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 346 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (55 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (21%) 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 $66.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 3, 2019.
Phenix City has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $222K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 2, 2017.
Phenix City has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2013.
Phenix City has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $153K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2009.
Phenix City has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 5, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Phenix City was EF2 Tornado on Mar 1, 2007, which caused $28M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 18, 1953), causing $25M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 19, 2009 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36867 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Phenix City, AL, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Phenix City (ZIP 36867) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $222K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 2, 2017.
Phenix City has 19 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 $66.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 3, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36867 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 1, 2007. This event caused $28M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $72.3M in property damage in the Phenix City, AL area (ZIP 36867). 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 →