Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 36879 in Waverly, AL. These include 24 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 259 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (24 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 30, 2016.
Waverly has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $60K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Waverly 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 14, 2009.
Waverly 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.
Waverly has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waverly was EF3 Tornado on Apr 18, 1953, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 5, 1989), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36879 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waverly, AL, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Waverly (ZIP 36879) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 14, 2009.
Waverly has 11 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 $7.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 30, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36879 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 18, 1953. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.5M in property damage in the Waverly, AL area (ZIP 36879). 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 →