Muscadine, AL (ZIP 36269) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 22 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (15 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $813K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2018.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $14.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2018.
Muscadine has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $122K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Muscadine has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 24, 2016.
Muscadine 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.
Muscadine has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 11, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Muscadine was EF3 Tornado on Feb 26, 2008, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Nov 20, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36269 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (7 events), wildfires (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Muscadine, AL, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $813K in property damage.
Yes, Muscadine (ZIP 36269) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 11, 2009.
Muscadine has 11 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 $14.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36269 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 26, 2008. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.6M in property damage in the Muscadine, AL area (ZIP 36269). 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 →