ZIP code 35006, covering Adger, AL, has 85 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $922.3M. These events have resulted in 60 recorded deaths and 1,021 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Adger is hailstorms, with 48 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $226K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (19%) 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 $920.4M in documented property damage. 53 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Adger has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $111K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Adger has experienced 4 extreme heat events 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 heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 22, 2025.
Adger has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 31, 2000.
Adger has experienced 2 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Adger was EF4 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $700M in property damage and was linked to 20 fatalities. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Apr 8, 1998), causing $202.2M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($13.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35006 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (21 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme heat events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), floods (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Adger, AL, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $226K in property damage.
Yes, Adger (ZIP 35006) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
Adger 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 $920.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35006 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $700M in documented property damage. It resulted in 20 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $922.3M in property damage in the Adger, AL area (ZIP 35006). 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 →