Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 36569 in Saint Stephens, AL. These include 14 tornadoes, 13 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.6M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (14 total). Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 12, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 13, 2024.
Saint Stephens has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
Saint Stephens has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 8, 2015.
Saint Stephens 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Stephens was EF3 Tornado on Mar 24, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jan 2, 2017), causing $1.2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 18, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36569 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (14 events), hailstorms (13 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Stephens, AL, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.4M in property damage.
Yes, Saint Stephens (ZIP 36569) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
Saint Stephens has 14 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 $4.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 12, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36569 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 24, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.6M in property damage in the Saint Stephens, AL area (ZIP 36569). 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 →