Ward, AL (ZIP 36922) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 25% of all recorded events (7 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 18, 2013.
Ward has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 14, 2022.
Ward has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $465K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
Ward has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $46K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 20, 2015.
Ward has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 24, 2010.
Ward 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 Ward was EF3 Tornado on Apr 15, 2011, which caused $4M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 84 mph High Wind (Sep 16, 2004), causing $3.7M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Apr 15, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36922 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 25% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ward, AL, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Ward (ZIP 36922) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $465K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
Ward has 7 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 $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 14, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36922 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 15, 2011. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.1M in property damage in the Ward, AL area (ZIP 36922). 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 →