Government agency data shows 13 natural disaster events for ZIP 36581 in Sunflower, AL. These include 6 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Sunflower is hailstorms, with 6 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 13, 2024.
Sunflower has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 10, 2009.
Sunflower has experienced 2 floods 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2017.
Sunflower has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 21, 2000.
Sunflower has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 12, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sunflower was EF1 Tornado on Jan 10, 2009, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jan 2, 2017), causing $1.2M in damages. 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Mar 12, 2001 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36581 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sunflower, AL, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Sunflower (ZIP 36581) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2017.
Sunflower has 3 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 10, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36581 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 10, 2009. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.7M in property damage in the Sunflower, AL area (ZIP 36581). 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 →