Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 36374 in Skipperville, AL. These include 11 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $129.6M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (11 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 5, 2020.
Skipperville has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 9, 2024.
Skipperville has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $125.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 19, 2015.
Skipperville 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $201K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Skipperville was Flood on Mar 8, 1998, which caused $125M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 1, 2007), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Oct 24, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36374 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Skipperville, AL, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Skipperville (ZIP 36374) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $125.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 19, 2015.
Skipperville has 9 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 $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36374 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 8, 1998. This event caused $125M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $129.6M in property damage in the Skipperville, AL area (ZIP 36374). 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 →