Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 36572 in Satsuma, AL. These include 14 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Satsuma is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2019.
Satsuma has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 30, 2021.
Satsuma has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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 Apr 29, 2014.
Satsuma 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 Satsuma 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 36572 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (5 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Satsuma, AL, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Satsuma (ZIP 36572) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $6.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 29, 2014.
Satsuma has 5 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 $2.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 30, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36572 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 $8.9M in property damage in the Satsuma, AL area (ZIP 36572). 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 →