Federal records document 84 natural disaster events in the Crane Hill, AL area (ZIP 35053). These include 39 hailstorms, 31 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $57.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 115 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (39 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $69K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
There have been 31 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (19%) 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 $55.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2021.
Crane Hill has experienced 6 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 $752K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 6, 2002.
Crane Hill has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 3, 2023.
Crane Hill 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.
Crane Hill has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Crane Hill was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jan 19, 1988), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Nov 15, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35053 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (31 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crane Hill, AL, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $69K in property damage.
Yes, Crane Hill (ZIP 35053) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2005.
Crane Hill has 31 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 $55.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35053 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $57.8M in property damage in the Crane Hill, AL area (ZIP 35053). 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 →