Fruitdale, AL (ZIP 36539) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fruitdale is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2025.
Fruitdale has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 30, 2022.
Fruitdale has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $31K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Fruitdale has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 21, 2000.
Fruitdale has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 17, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fruitdale was EF3 Tornado on Apr 15, 2011, which caused $2M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 15, 2011), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36539 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fruitdale, AL, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $95K in property damage.
Yes, Fruitdale (ZIP 36539) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Fruitdale has 8 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36539 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 15, 2011. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Fruitdale, AL area (ZIP 36539). 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 →