ZIP code 36758, covering Plantersville, AL, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 23 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 5 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $157K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 16, 2022.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Plantersville has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
Plantersville has experienced 2 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 $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2000.
Plantersville has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 8, 2007.
Plantersville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 1, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Plantersville was 82 mph High Wind on Sep 16, 2004, which caused $2.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 12, 1976), 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 36758 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (19 events), wildfires (5 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plantersville, AL, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $157K in property damage.
Yes, Plantersville (ZIP 36758) 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.
Plantersville has 19 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36758 was 82 mph High Wind, which occurred on Sep 16, 2004. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the Plantersville, AL area (ZIP 36758). 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 →