ZIP code 36587, covering Wilmer, AL, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $791.5K. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Wilmer is hailstorms, with 36 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 8, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $507.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
Wilmer has experienced 4 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 $272K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 24, 2016.
Wilmer has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 25, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wilmer was Flash Flood on Sep 1, 2008, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 1, 1983), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36587 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilmer, AL, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Wilmer (ZIP 36587) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $272K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 24, 2016.
Wilmer has 14 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $507.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36587 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 $791.5K in property damage in the Wilmer, AL area (ZIP 36587). 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 →