Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 36471 in Peterman, AL. These include 13 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (13 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 38% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $975K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
Peterman has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (100%) 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 $475K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 3, 2022.
Peterman has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Peterman was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 14, 2007, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 15, 2011), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36471 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Peterman, AL, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Peterman (ZIP 36471) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $475K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 3, 2022.
Peterman has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $975K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36471 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Apr 14, 2007. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Peterman, AL area (ZIP 36471). 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 →