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36526 Daphne, AL — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Daphne, AL (36526)

Federal records document 71 natural disaster events in the Daphne, AL area (ZIP 36526). These include 22 tornadoes, 21 hailstorms, and 18 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.

🌪️ Tornadoes — Primary Hazard

Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 31% of all recorded events (22 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $862.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 9, 2024.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 23, 2025.

🌊 Floods

There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (39%) 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 $28.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 26, 2022.

💨 Severe wind events

Daphne has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2020.

🥵 Extreme heat events

Daphne 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

Daphne 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 Daphne was Flash Flood on Apr 29, 2014, which caused $27M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jan 2, 2017), causing $600K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Daphne, AL (36526)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36526 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (22 events), hailstorms (21 events), floods (18 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 31% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 36526?

Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Daphne, AL, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $862.6K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 36526 (Daphne) prone to flooding?

Yes, Daphne (ZIP 36526) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2022.

Has Daphne (36526) ever been hit by a tornado?

Daphne has 22 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 $862.6K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 9, 2024.

What was the worst natural disaster in Daphne, AL?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36526 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 36526?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.2M in property damage in the Daphne, AL area (ZIP 36526). 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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