Brent, AL (ZIP 35034) has experienced 78 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 29 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 13 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 73 injuries.
With 29 recorded incidents (37% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $235K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2023.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (18%) 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 $39.8M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 6, 2024.
Brent has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $182K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2010.
Brent has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $38K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2000.
Brent has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 11, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brent was EF4 Tornado on May 27, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $14M 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 35034 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (22 events), wildfires (13 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brent, AL, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $235K in property damage.
Yes, Brent (ZIP 35034) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $182K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2010.
Brent has 22 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 $39.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35034 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 1973. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $41.2M in property damage in the Brent, AL area (ZIP 35034). 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 →