Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 35036 in Brookside, AL. These include 17 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 4 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 58 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Brookside is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $37K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2015.
Brookside 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.
Brookside 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.
Brookside has experienced 3 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 $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2005.
Brookside has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 17, 2022.
Brookside 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brookside was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Feb 13, 1952), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35036 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme heat events (4 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brookside, AL, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $37K in property damage.
Yes, Brookside (ZIP 35036) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $205K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2005.
Brookside has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $350K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 17, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35036 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Mar 7, 1996. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Brookside, AL area (ZIP 35036). 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 →