Citronelle, AL (ZIP 36522) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $651.3K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (34 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $97K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $280.3K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Citronelle has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $14K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2012.
Citronelle has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 25, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Citronelle was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 17, 1998, which caused $200K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jan 26, 1996), causing $100K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36522 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Citronelle, AL, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $97K in property damage.
Yes, Citronelle (ZIP 36522) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2012.
Citronelle has 19 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 $280.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36522 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Apr 17, 1998. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $651.3K in property damage in the Citronelle, AL area (ZIP 36522). 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 →