Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 36046 in Lapine, AL. These include 14 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 57 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lapine is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $42K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2007.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 29, 2024.
Lapine 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 $694K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 3, 2022.
Lapine has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2010.
Lapine has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2010.
Lapine has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lapine was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 24, 2015), causing $600K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36046 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lapine, AL, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $42K in property damage.
Yes, Lapine (ZIP 36046) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $694K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 3, 2022.
Lapine has 14 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 29, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36046 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Mar 7, 1996. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Lapine, AL area (ZIP 36046). 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 →