ZIP code 36908, covering Gilbertown, AL, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 4, 2023.
Gilbertown has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 16, 2008.
Gilbertown has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2017.
Gilbertown has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 5, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gilbertown was EF2 Tornado on Apr 15, 2011, which caused $5.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 16, 2015), causing $1.2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jan 21, 2017 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36908 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (11 events), earthquakes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gilbertown, AL, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.8K in property damage.
Yes, Gilbertown (ZIP 36908) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 4, 2023.
Gilbertown has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36908 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 15, 2011. This event caused $5.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.9M in property damage in the Gilbertown, AL area (ZIP 36908). 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 →