ZIP code 36875, covering Seale, AL, has 68 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 68 injuries.
With 38 recorded incidents (56% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $252K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (24%) 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 $28.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2016.
Seale has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 15, 2016.
Seale has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $308K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 24, 2015.
Seale 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.
Seale 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 Seale was EF3 Tornado on Mar 13, 1954, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 29, 1991), 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 36875 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (4 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 Seale, AL, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $252K in property damage.
Yes, Seale (ZIP 36875) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $308K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 24, 2015.
Seale has 17 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 $28.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36875 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1954. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.9M in property damage in the Seale, AL area (ZIP 36875). 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 →