BlockOzark, Alabama
12 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1942 and the latest in 1981. It stands in the Ozark census division. It lies in ZIP code area 36360. The Survey maps it on the Ozark quadrangle. 14,368 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 417 feet above sea level.
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On record in Ozark
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register 3 records
Claybank Log Churchlisted 1976- Samuel Lawson Dowling Houselisted 1996
- J. D. Holman Houselisted 1982
Population over time
2 figuresOzark fell from 14,907 to 14,368 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,907 | |
| 2020 | 14,368 | -539 (-4%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
8 surveys from 12 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1942 USGS Enterprise quadrangle1:125000
- 1948 USGS Ozark quadrangle1:62500
- 1950 USGS Ozark quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1953 USGS Dothan quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
- 1954 USGS Dothan quadrangle1:250000
- 1955 USGS Dothan quadrangle1:250000
- 1960 USGS Ozark quadrangle1:24000, 2 printings
- 1981 USGS Dothan quadrangle1:100000
Fires near this place
56 since 1994Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 56 fires within 5 miles of Ozark between 1994 and 2020, burning about 247 acres in total. 2 started naturally. 2 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 26 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 14 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 6 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 4 |
| Natural | 2 |
| Smoking | 2 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 2 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 September 2011 | Natural | under an acre | Alabama Forestry Commission | HWY 231 S, AL |
| 19 September 2000 | Arson/incendiarism | under an acre | Alabama Forestry Commission | not named |
| 1 September 2014 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Alabama Forestry Commission | SER-20140901-001 |
| 18 July 2000 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Alabama Forestry Commission | not named |
| 7 June 1998 | Misuse of fire by a minor | 10 acres | Alabama Forestry Commission | not named |
| 25 June 2016 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Alabama Forestry Commission | 20160625-4 |
| 23 June 2007 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 2.0 acres | Alabama Forestry Commission | not named |
| 9 May 2001 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 12 acres | Alabama Forestry Commission | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
1 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 1 working within 5 miles of Ozark: 1 prospect. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Clay. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dal 1 Clay Prospect | Clay | Prospect |
Storms near this place
60 of 102 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Ozark in 102 storm reports between 1995 and 2026: 78 thunderstorm wind, 15 hail, 4 tornado, 4 flash flood. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $348,000 | Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. The preliminary damage estimate is $347,500. |
| April 2007 | Tornado (EF1) | Ozark | $250,000 | A tornado touched down on County Road 38 producing minor damage to a barn. It then traveled east across Marley Mill Road and destroyed a barn, shed and greenhouse. A residential gable collapsed and several pines were snapped. A few homes on Hawridge Road in the Post Oak community suffered moderate damage. Also, a carport and shed were destroyed. A portion of County Road 50 was closed due to debris. Also, a home on Robin Parker Road was damaged when several pines snapped, with one landing on the roof. Several areas, especially along Roy Parker Road, were without power for several hours until crews could repair lines taken down by fallen trees. |
| March 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $70,000 | One half of tin roof blown off a furniture manufacturing plant one mile north of Ozark. Numerous large tree limbs snapped near Industrial Park. Quarter sized hail and wind gusts to 47 mph observed by EOC officials in Ozark. Lightning struck and destroyed a home four miles northeast of Ozark. |
| October 2008 | Tornado (EF0) | Ozark | $50,000 | The parent supercell which spawned the EF-0 and EF-1 tornadoes, produced another tornado about 5 miles south of Ozark near Logan Road, where it tore the roof off a barn and a home. It then moved east-northeast toward State Road 123 before lifting. The tornado was rated an EF-0 with winds estimated at 80 mph. |
| August 2012 | Heavy Rain | Ozark | $30,000 | The Dale county library's roof collapsed on August 9th due to heavy rain of around 9 inches from the previous couple of days. The heaviest rain fell during the early morning hours of August 7th. Monetary damage was estimated. |
| August 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $30,000 | The Dale County EMA reported numerous trees and power lines down in Ozark. Power was out in the downtown area for several hours. The 911 operations center was on backup generator. |
| January 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $25,000 | A tree fell on a car on Matthews Ave. Damage cost was estimated. |
| January 2007 | Tornado (F0) | Ozark | $25,000 | A weak tornado touched down briefly near Marley Mill. It damaged two structures and uprooted several trees on Marley Mill Road. |
| September 1998 | Tornado (F0) | Ozark | $25,000 | An F0 tornado briefly touched down on the north side of Ozark off Marvin Parker Rd and CR 68 uprooting trees and power poles. |
| April 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $20,000 | A convenience store was damaged. Reported by the Dale County EMA. |
| September 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $10,000 | Multiple trees were blown down in the Ozark area with some accidents reported due to the fallen trees. |
| April 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $10,000 | Ten to fifteen trees were reported down across the county. The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate. |
| June 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $10,000 | A fallen tree caused roof damage to a home. A few trees were blown down on power lines. |
| April 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $10,000 | Straight-line winds tore the canopy off a gas station. There were several reports of downed trees and power lines. |
| August 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $10,000 | A home sustained roof damage. A swing set in the back yard was blown over. |
| April 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $10,000 | Numerous downed trees and power lines. A sport utility vehicle was blown off the road. Many auto accidents due to fallen debris on roadways. Reported by the Dale County EMA. |
| June 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $5,000 | Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in Dale county. |
| January 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $5,000 | There were widespread reports of trees and power lines down across Dale county. |
| February 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $5,000 | Several trees and power lines were blown down across the county. Monetary damage was estimated. |
| January 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $5,000 | Additional trees and power lines were blown down with a second round of thunderstorms across Dale county. Monetary damage was estimated. |
| February 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $5,000 | A few trees and power lines were blown down around Ozark. Monetary damage was estimated. |
| February 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $5,000 | A few trees were blown down and several power outages were reported. The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate. |
| June 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $5,000 | Trees and power lines were blown down in southwest Ozark. The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate. |
| July 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $5,000 | A shed was destroyed and a few trees were down at a residence north of Ozark. |
| August 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $5,000 | The Dale County EMA reported several trees and power lines down. The entrance to the U.S. Post Office was damaged. |
| January 2026 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $3,000 | Trees and power lines down across Ozark. |
| March 2026 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $3,000 | A utility pole was snapped on Charles Street. |
| June 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $3,000 | Several trees and power lines were blown down. |
| August 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $3,000 | Trees and power lines were blown down around Ozark. |
| April 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $3,000 | A large tree was blown down across the highway near Ozark and caused a vehicle accident. No injuries were reported. |
| April 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $3,000 | A few trees were blown down east of Ozark. Monetary damage was estimated. |
| August 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $3,000 | Multiple trees were blown down across the western portion of Dale county. Monetary damage was estimated. |
| February 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $3,000 | Trees and power lines down. Reported by the Dale County EMA. |
| July 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $2,500 | Three trees were blown down and some damage to a mobile home occurred. The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate. |
| March 2026 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $2,000 | Downed trees and lines were reported. |
| March 2026 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $2,000 | A tree was blown down with power lines blocking County Road 57. |
| June 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $2,000 | Trees were reported down along Highway 27 west of Ozark. |
| July 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $1,500 | Three large trees were blown down near Ozark. The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate. |
| April 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $1,000 | Trees were blown down onto a power line. |
| July 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $1,000 | A tree blew down onto a power line on Mixon School Road. |
| July 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $1,000 | A tree blew down onto Lakeview Ct. |
| July 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $1,000 | A tree was blown down on Newton Ave behind the Ford dealership in downtown Ozark. |
| September 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $1,000 | A tree was blown down on South Union Avenue in Ozark. The monetary damage figure provided is a rough estimate. |
| July 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $1,000 | Several trees and power lines were down east of Ozark. |
| April 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $1,000 | The Dale County EMA reported a few trees fell on a utility pole. |
| June 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $1,000 | Downed trees in Ozark. Report received from NWSFO Birmingham via the Alabama EMA. |
| July 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $1,000 | Trees down in Ozark, and at the intersection of County Road 36 and Highway 105 just northeast of Ozark. Reported by the Dale County EMA. |
| January 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $1,000 | Large trees down just east of Ozark reported by the Dale County S.O. |
| September 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $750 | A large tree was blown down across Mixon School Road at Sherril Lane. Monetary damage was estimated. |
| June 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $500 | Law enforcement received a couple of reports of tree limbs blown into power lines in Ozark. |
| June 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $500 | A single tree was blown down on Martin Street in Ozark with no other wind damage reported in the area. Monetary damage was estimated. |
| January 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $500 | One large tree and several smaller trees were blown down in Ozark. |
| June 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $500 | A few trees down on Highway 51 just east of Ozark. Reported by the Dale County EMA. |
| August 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $300 | Sheriff's office reported three trees were blown down. |
| July 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $250 | Half of a billboard was blown over at the intersection of Harris Road and Andrews Avenue. |
| March 2026 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | - | A tree was blown down on East College Street. |
| February 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | - | A large pine tree fell into the yard of a resident in Ozark. |
| January 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | - | Several trees were blown down in Dale county. |
| March 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | - | A tree was blown down at 637 Mixon School Road. |
| June 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | - | Several trees were blown down in Ozark. |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill | 2.7 miles | 12 | |
| Dill | 3.7 miles | 8 | |
| Marley Mill | 3.7 miles | 12 | |
| Mabson | 4.2 miles | 13 | |
| Ewell | 4.3 miles | 13 | |
| Dillard | 5.0 miles | 8 | |
| Beamon | 5.0 miles | 7 | |
| Barnes | 6.0 miles | 8 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Ozark | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q79212 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 152832. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.