Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 36071 in Rutledge, AL. These include 6 tornadoes, 3 hailstorms, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. A total of 28 injuries have been reported across all events.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (6 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 22, 2018.
Rutledge has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 3, 2016.
Rutledge has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 2, 2017.
Rutledge has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rutledge was EF1 Tornado on Jan 25, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Apr 3, 2017), causing $1M in damages.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36071 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (6 events), hailstorms (3 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rutledge, AL, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.2M in property damage.
Yes, Rutledge (ZIP 36071) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 2, 2017.
Rutledge has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 22, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36071 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 25, 1990. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Rutledge, AL area (ZIP 36071). 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 →