Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Foley, AL area (ZIP 36535). These include 32 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. A total of 19 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 32 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
Foley has experienced 4 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 Apr 17, 2022.
Foley has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 22, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Foley was EF1 Tornado on Jun 8, 1989, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jan 2, 2017), causing $950K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36535 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Foley, AL, with 32 events documented.
Yes, Foley (ZIP 36535) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $125K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 22, 2017.
Foley has 20 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 Oct 26, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36535 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 8, 1989. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Foley, AL area (ZIP 36535). 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 →