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36009 Brantley, AL — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Brantley, AL (36009)

Brantley, AL (ZIP 36009) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 19 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $84K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 10, 2023.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $910.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.

💨 Severe wind events

Brantley has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 12, 2023.

🌊 Floods

Brantley has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $167K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 2, 2017.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Brantley was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 3, 2017, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 17, 2014), causing $285K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Brantley, AL (36009)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36009 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (7 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 36009?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brantley, AL, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $84K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 36009 (Brantley) prone to flooding?

Yes, Brantley (ZIP 36009) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $167K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 2, 2017.

Has Brantley (36009) ever been hit by a tornado?

Brantley has 18 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 $910.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.

What was the worst natural disaster in Brantley, AL?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36009 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Apr 3, 2017. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 36009?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Brantley, AL area (ZIP 36009). 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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