Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 36738 in Faunsdale, AL. These include 17 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (17 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $333K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 12, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Faunsdale has experienced 3 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
Faunsdale 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 Mar 9, 2011.
Faunsdale 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.
Faunsdale has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Faunsdale was 92 mph High Wind on Sep 16, 2004, which caused $10.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 6, 1967), causing $2.5M in damages. Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36738 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Faunsdale, AL, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $333K in property damage.
Yes, Faunsdale (ZIP 36738) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $85K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
Faunsdale has 11 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36738 was 92 mph High Wind, which occurred on Sep 16, 2004. This event caused $10.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.1M in property damage in the Faunsdale, AL area (ZIP 36738). 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 →