ZIP code 36776, covering Sawyerville, AL, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 tornadoes, 19 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.8M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 82 injuries.
With 27 recorded incidents (47% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (15%) 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 $21.8M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $247K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 11, 2020.
Sawyerville 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
Sawyerville has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 29, 2010.
Sawyerville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 16, 2004.
Sawyerville 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 Sawyerville was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $17M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 15, 2011), causing $3M in damages. 89 mph High Wind on Sep 16, 2004 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36776 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (27 events), hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sawyerville, AL, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21.8M in property damage.
Yes, Sawyerville (ZIP 36776) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 29, 2010.
Sawyerville has 27 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 $21.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36776 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $17M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.8M in property damage in the Sawyerville, AL area (ZIP 36776). 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 →