Federal records document 64 natural disaster events in the York, AL area (ZIP 36925). These include 37 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.9M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (37 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 May 2, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. 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 $19.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
York has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $436K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2005.
York 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.
York 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.
York has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 21, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for York was EF2 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $14M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 15, 2011), causing $3.9M in damages. 84 mph High Wind on Sep 16, 2004 also caused significant damage ($3.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36925 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in York, AL, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, York (ZIP 36925) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $436K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2005.
York has 14 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 $19.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36925 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 $25.9M in property damage in the York, AL area (ZIP 36925). 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 →