ZIP code 35042, covering Centreville, AL, has 84 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 14 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.2M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 59 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Centreville is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $338K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (17%) 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 $25.7M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 13, 2024.
Centreville 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.
Centreville has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2009.
Centreville has experienced 3 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 $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 11, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Centreville was EF4 Tornado on May 27, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. 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 35042 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (23 events), wildfires (14 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Centreville, AL, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $338K in property damage.
Yes, Centreville (ZIP 35042) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $180K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2009.
Centreville has 23 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 $25.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35042 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 $27.2M in property damage in the Centreville, AL area (ZIP 35042). 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 →