Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 36916 in Pennington, AL. These include 10 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (10 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
Pennington has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $23M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 25, 2021.
Pennington 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
Pennington 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.
Pennington has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
Pennington has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 16, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pennington was EF2 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $14M in property damage. Another major event was 92 mph High Wind (Sep 16, 2004), causing $10.3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 15, 2011 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36916 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pennington, AL, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Pennington (ZIP 36916) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
Pennington has 10 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 $23M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 25, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36916 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $14M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.3M in property damage in the Pennington, AL area (ZIP 36916). 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 →