ZIP code 35045, covering Clanton, AL, has 85 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 52 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Clanton is hailstorms, with 52 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $48K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Clanton has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $56K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Clanton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $440K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2020.
Clanton has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 24, 2010.
Clanton 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 7, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clanton was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 17, 1968), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35045 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), tornadoes (20 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clanton, AL, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $48K in property damage.
Yes, Clanton (ZIP 35045) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $55K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 24, 2010.
Clanton has 20 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 $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35045 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Mar 7, 1996. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.9M in property damage in the Clanton, AL area (ZIP 35045). 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 →