Calera, AL (ZIP 35040) has experienced 70 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 49 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. A total of 25 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 49 recorded incidents (70% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $319K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Calera has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Calera has experienced 5 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2009.
Calera has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $41K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2000.
Calera 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.
Calera has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Calera was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was 4.5" Hail (May 2, 2003), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35040 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Calera, AL, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $319K in property damage.
Yes, Calera (ZIP 35040) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2009.
Calera has 10 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 $355K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35040 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 $1.7M in property damage in the Calera, AL area (ZIP 35040). 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 →