East Brewton, AL (ZIP 36426) has experienced 82 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (39 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $47K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 10, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% 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 $11.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
East Brewton has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $185K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
East Brewton has experienced 6 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 3, 2020.
East Brewton has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $870K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 5, 2021.
East Brewton has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Brewton was EF2 Tornado on Jun 19, 2021, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 15, 2011), causing $2.6M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 15, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36426 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (21 events), severe wind events (7 events), earthquakes (6 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Brewton, AL, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $47K in property damage.
Yes, East Brewton (ZIP 36426) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $870K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 5, 2021.
East Brewton has 21 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 $11.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36426 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 19, 2021. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.6M in property damage in the East Brewton, AL area (ZIP 36426). 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 →