Bon Secour, AL (ZIP 36511) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 9 tornadoes, 6 hailstorms, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Bon Secour is tornadoes, with 9 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $577.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 19, 2023.
Bon Secour has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2021.
Bon Secour has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $950K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bon Secour was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jan 2, 2017, which caused $950K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Dec 10, 1967), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36511 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (9 events), hailstorms (6 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bon Secour, AL, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $577.5K in property damage.
Bon Secour has 9 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 $577.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 19, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36511 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jan 2, 2017. This event caused $950K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Bon Secour, AL area (ZIP 36511). 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 →