Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 36576 in Silverhill, AL. These include 17 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (17 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2022.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $987.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 29, 2024.
Silverhill has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $770K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 22, 2017.
Silverhill has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 17, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Silverhill was Flash Flood on Jan 2, 2017, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 27, 2004), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36576 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Silverhill, AL, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.
Yes, Silverhill (ZIP 36576) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $770K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 22, 2017.
Silverhill has 16 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 $987.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 29, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36576 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jan 2, 2017. This event caused $600K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Silverhill, AL area (ZIP 36576). 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 →