Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Brierfield, AL area (ZIP 35035). These include 24 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 75 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (24 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $71K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 $25.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Brierfield 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.
Brierfield has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 21, 2005.
Brierfield 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.
Brierfield has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 20, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brierfield was EF4 Tornado on May 27, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. 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 35035 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brierfield, AL, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $71K in property damage.
Yes, Brierfield (ZIP 35035) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 21, 2005.
Brierfield has 17 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 $25.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35035 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 1973. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.9M in property damage in the Brierfield, AL area (ZIP 35035). 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 →