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36507 Bay Minette, AL — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Bay Minette, AL (36507)

Bay Minette, AL (ZIP 36507) has experienced 71 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 68 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (33 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 9, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 9, 2024.

🌊 Floods

There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (36%) 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 $27.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 23, 2020.

💨 Severe wind events

Bay Minette has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $83K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2020.

🥵 Extreme heat events

Bay Minette has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 8, 2007.

❄️ Blizzards

Bay Minette has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 1996.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Bay Minette was Flash Flood on Apr 29, 2014, which caused $27M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 10, 1981), causing $2.5M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Bay Minette, AL (36507)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36507 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (14 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 36507?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bay Minette, AL, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 36507 (Bay Minette) prone to flooding?

Yes, Bay Minette (ZIP 36507) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $27.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 23, 2020.

Has Bay Minette (36507) ever been hit by a tornado?

Bay Minette has 17 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 $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 9, 2024.

What was the worst natural disaster in Bay Minette, AL?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36507 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 29, 2014. This event caused $27M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 36507?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.5M in property damage in the Bay Minette, AL area (ZIP 36507). 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 →

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