Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 36477 in Samson, AL. These include 15 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 14 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 13, 2025.
Samson has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $24.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2021.
Samson has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 30, 2012.
Samson has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Samson was Flood on Jul 4, 2013, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 4, 2013), causing $8.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Dec 16, 2000 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36477 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (10 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Samson, AL, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Samson (ZIP 36477) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2021.
Samson has 10 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 30, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36477 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 4, 2013. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.3M in property damage in the Samson, AL area (ZIP 36477). 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 →