Federal records document 87 natural disaster events in the Alpine, AL area (ZIP 35014). These include 53 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (53 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $154K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Alpine has experienced 6 blizzards on record. 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 10, 2025.
Alpine has experienced 5 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 $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
Alpine has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 24, 2016.
Alpine 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 Jan 24, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alpine was EF1 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35014 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (5 events), wildfires (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alpine, AL, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $154K in property damage.
Yes, Alpine (ZIP 35014) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $55K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
Alpine has 15 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 $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35014 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5M in property damage in the Alpine, AL area (ZIP 35014). 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 →