Dauphin Island, AL (ZIP 36528) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $927.5K. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 29% of all recorded events (7 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 8, 2025.
Dauphin Island has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 10, 2025.
Dauphin Island has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $257.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 25, 1982.
Dauphin Island has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $320K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 12, 2015.
Dauphin Island has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 2, 2010.
Dauphin Island has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 2, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dauphin Island was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 1, 2008, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 25, 1982), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36528 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dauphin Island, AL, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Dauphin Island (ZIP 36528) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $320K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 12, 2015.
Dauphin Island has 4 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 $257.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 25, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36528 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 1, 2008. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $927.5K in property damage in the Dauphin Island, AL area (ZIP 36528). 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 →