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36921 Toxey, AL — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Toxey, AL (36921)

Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 36921 in Toxey, AL. These include 25 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Toxey is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $34.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2022.

🌊 Floods

Toxey has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 4, 2023.

❄️ Blizzards

Toxey 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.

💨 Severe wind events

Toxey 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Toxey 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Toxey, AL (36921)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36921 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (8 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 36921?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Toxey, AL, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $34.8K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 36921 (Toxey) prone to flooding?

Yes, Toxey (ZIP 36921) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 4, 2023.

Has Toxey (36921) ever been hit by a tornado?

Toxey has 14 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 $6.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2022.

What was the worst natural disaster in Toxey, AL?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36921 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 36921?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.7M in property damage in the Toxey, AL area (ZIP 36921). 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 →

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