ZIP code 36575, covering Semmes, AL, has 74 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $892.5K. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Semmes is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $575K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 19, 2019.
Semmes has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $102.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
Semmes has experienced 7 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 7 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Sep 20, 2007.
Semmes has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 11, 2005.
Semmes has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Semmes was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2008, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Apr 11, 2005), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36575 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme heat events (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Semmes, AL, with 40 events documented.
Yes, Semmes (ZIP 36575) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $575K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 19, 2019.
Semmes 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 $102.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36575 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2008. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $892.5K in property damage in the Semmes, AL area (ZIP 36575). 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 →