Sardis, AL (ZIP 36775) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 25 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $17M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 43 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sardis is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2013.
There have been 11 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Sardis has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $48K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2011.
Sardis has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 16, 2004.
Sardis has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 18, 1996.
Sardis 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sardis was 92 mph High Wind on Sep 16, 2004, which caused $10.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 6, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 1, 1978 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36775 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sardis, AL, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Sardis (ZIP 36775) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $48K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2011.
Sardis has 11 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36775 was 92 mph High Wind, which occurred on Sep 16, 2004. This event caused $10.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17M in property damage in the Sardis, AL area (ZIP 36775). 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 →