Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 36790 in Stanton, AL. These include 8 tornadoes, 6 hailstorms, and 5 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 8 recorded incidents (31% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $277.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Stanton has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2013.
Stanton has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 20, 2020.
Stanton 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.
Stanton 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.
Stanton has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stanton was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 2, 1970), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36790 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (8 events), hailstorms (6 events), wildfires (5 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stanton, AL, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $277.5K in property damage.
Yes, Stanton (ZIP 36790) 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.
Stanton has 8 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 $277.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36790 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 $4.3M in property damage in the Stanton, AL area (ZIP 36790). 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 →