Andalusia, AL (ZIP 36420) has experienced 68 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (42 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2020.
Andalusia has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $78K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2020.
Andalusia has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 19, 2019.
Andalusia 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 $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 5, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Andalusia was EF2 Tornado on Apr 15, 2011, which caused $2.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 15, 2011), causing $1.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 15, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36420 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (4 events), wildfires (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Andalusia, AL, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21K in property damage.
Yes, Andalusia (ZIP 36420) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $105K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 5, 2021.
Andalusia has 17 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 $7.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36420 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 15, 2011. This event caused $2.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the Andalusia, AL area (ZIP 36420). 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 →