Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 36578 in Stapleton, AL. These include 10 floods, 7 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $389K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Stapleton is floods, with 10 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 25, 2008.
Stapleton has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 23, 2025.
Stapleton has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Stapleton has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 8, 2007.
Stapleton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2020.
Stapleton has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stapleton was Flash Flood on Apr 6, 2005, which caused $150K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36578 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (10 events), hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stapleton, AL, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $350K in property damage.
Yes, Stapleton (ZIP 36578) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $350K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 25, 2008.
Stapleton has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36578 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 6, 2005. This event caused $150K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $389K in property damage in the Stapleton, AL area (ZIP 36578). 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 →