Federal records document 97 natural disaster events in the Dadeville, AL area (ZIP 36853). These include 62 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $122.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 43 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dadeville is hailstorms, with 62 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $523K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 25, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $120.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Dadeville has experienced 6 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $137K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 14, 2009.
Dadeville has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $126K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Dadeville has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 11, 2023.
Dadeville 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 Dadeville was EF4 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $115M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 22, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36853 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (4 events), wildfires (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dadeville, AL, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $523K in property damage.
Yes, Dadeville (ZIP 36853) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $137K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 14, 2009.
Dadeville has 21 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $120.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36853 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $115M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $122.4M in property damage in the Dadeville, AL area (ZIP 36853). 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 →