Maplesville, AL (ZIP 36750) has experienced 55 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 6 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (27 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $199K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Maplesville has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
Maplesville has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $56K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Maplesville 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 7, 1996.
Maplesville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 22, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Maplesville was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 17, 1968), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36750 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (13 events), wildfires (6 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Maplesville, AL, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $199K in property damage.
Yes, Maplesville (ZIP 36750) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2005.
Maplesville has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36750 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Mar 7, 1996. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.9M in property damage in the Maplesville, AL area (ZIP 36750). 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 →