Cleveland, AL (ZIP 35049) has experienced 81 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 43 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 39 injuries.
With 43 recorded incidents (53% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $79K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (9%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 17, 2021.
Cleveland has experienced 5 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $751K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Cleveland has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $235K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2011.
Cleveland has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 22, 2017.
Cleveland has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 12, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cleveland was EF2 Tornado on Sep 22, 2006, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 23, 1998 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35049 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (23 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cleveland, AL, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $79K in property damage.
Yes, Cleveland (ZIP 35049) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $235K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2011.
Cleveland 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 17, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35049 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 22, 2006. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Cleveland, AL area (ZIP 35049). 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 →