Zcta 36870, AL (ZIP 36870) has experienced 93 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 hailstorms, 27 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $73.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 359 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (52 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 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (19%) 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.
Zcta 36870 has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $327K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 2, 2017.
Zcta 36870 has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 15, 2016.
Zcta 36870 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.
Zcta 36870 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 36870 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 36870 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), tornadoes (27 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 36870, AL, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 36870 (ZIP 36870) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $327K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 2, 2017.
Zcta 36870 has 27 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 36870 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 $73.2M in property damage in the Zcta 36870, AL area (ZIP 36870). 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 →