Stockton, AL (ZIP 36579) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $430K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (13 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2022.
Stockton has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Stockton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 27, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stockton was EF1 Tornado on Sep 16, 1971, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36579 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stockton, AL, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $80K in property damage.
Stockton has 4 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36579 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 16, 1971. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $430K in property damage in the Stockton, AL area (ZIP 36579). 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 →