Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 36561 in Orange Beach, AL. These include 11 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $154.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 13 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (11 total). Of these, 2 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2021.
Orange Beach has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 29, 2022.
Orange Beach 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 May 10, 2025.
Orange Beach 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $150.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Orange Beach was Flash Flood on Apr 29, 2014, which caused $150M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 8, 1989), causing $2.5M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jan 2, 2017 also caused significant damage ($950K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36561 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orange Beach, AL, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Orange Beach (ZIP 36561) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $150.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 15, 2021.
Orange Beach has 10 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 29, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36561 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 29, 2014. This event caused $150M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $154.3M in property damage in the Orange Beach, AL area (ZIP 36561). 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 →