Demopolis, AL (ZIP 36732) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 85 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (32 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $42.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 3, 2023.
Demopolis has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 18, 2012.
Demopolis has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 7, 1996.
Demopolis has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 24, 1998.
Demopolis has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 8, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Demopolis was EF4 Tornado on May 27, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $14M in damages. 92 mph High Wind on Sep 16, 2004 also caused significant damage ($10.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36732 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (21 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Demopolis, AL, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6K in property damage.
Yes, Demopolis (ZIP 36732) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2005.
Demopolis has 21 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $42.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 3, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36732 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 1973. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.3M in property damage in the Demopolis, AL area (ZIP 36732). 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 →