ZIP code 36089, covering Union Springs, AL, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 29 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 36 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (29 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $67K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2014.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% 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 $25.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
Union Springs has experienced 3 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 $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 3, 2010.
Union Springs has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Union Springs has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 20, 2006.
Union Springs has experienced 1 extreme cold event 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. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 7, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Union Springs was EF3 Tornado on Apr 1, 1981, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was 81 mph High Wind (Sep 16, 2004), causing $2.4M in damages. Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36089 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Union Springs, AL, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $67K in property damage.
Yes, Union Springs (ZIP 36089) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $120K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 3, 2010.
Union Springs has 14 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 $25.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36089 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 1, 1981. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.2M in property damage in the Union Springs, AL area (ZIP 36089). 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 →