ZIP code 35051, covering Columbiana, AL, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. A total of 19 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Columbiana is hailstorms, with 47 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. 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 $297K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2023.
Columbiana has experienced 6 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 10, 2010.
Columbiana has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $423.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
Columbiana 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.
Columbiana 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.
Columbiana 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 Columbiana 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 35051 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Columbiana, AL, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $297K in property damage.
Yes, Columbiana (ZIP 35051) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 10, 2010.
Columbiana has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $423.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35051 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 Columbiana, AL area (ZIP 35051). 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 →