Saraland, AL (ZIP 36571) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.4M. A total of 21 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 21 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2019.
Saraland has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 30, 2021.
Saraland 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 $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2020.
Saraland has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 26, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saraland was Flash Flood on Apr 29, 2014, which caused $6.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 21, 1997), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36571 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saraland, AL, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Saraland (ZIP 36571) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2020.
Saraland has 9 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 30, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36571 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 29, 2014. This event caused $6.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.4M in property damage in the Saraland, AL area (ZIP 36571). 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 →