Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 35052 in Cook Springs, AL. These include 8 tornadoes, 5 blizzards, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (8 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 29, 2024.
Cook Springs 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $86K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Cook Springs has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Cook Springs has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Cook Springs 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.
Cook Springs has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cook Springs was EF2 Tornado on Apr 8, 1998, which caused $2M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($865K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35052 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (5 events), hailstorms (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cook Springs, AL, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.2M in property damage.
Yes, Cook Springs (ZIP 35052) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2005.
Cook Springs has 8 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 29, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35052 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 8, 1998. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.8M in property damage in the Cook Springs, AL area (ZIP 35052). 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 →