Ramer, AL (ZIP 36069) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 54 injuries.
With 19 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $47K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% 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 $575.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 29, 2024.
Ramer has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $179K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2005.
Ramer 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.
Ramer 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.
Ramer 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 Ramer was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 28, 1957), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36069 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ramer, AL, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $47K in property damage.
Yes, Ramer (ZIP 36069) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $179K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2005.
Ramer has 12 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 $575.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 29, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36069 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 $2M in property damage in the Ramer, AL area (ZIP 36069). 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 →