Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Butler, AL area (ZIP 36904). These include 24 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (24 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $336.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2022.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (13%) 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 $23.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Butler has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $320K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 4, 2023.
Butler has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 11, 1978.
Butler has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2017.
Butler has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 5, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Butler was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $8.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 15, 2011), causing $5.3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 15, 2011 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36904 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (24 events), floods (6 events), earthquakes (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Butler, AL, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $336.8K in property damage.
Yes, Butler (ZIP 36904) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $320K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 4, 2023.
Butler has 24 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 $23.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36904 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $8.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.2M in property damage in the Butler, AL area (ZIP 36904). 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 →