Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 35054 in Cropwell, AL. These include 19 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 62 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cropwell is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 29, 2024.
Cropwell has experienced 6 blizzards on record. 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 10, 2025.
Cropwell has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 24, 2003.
Cropwell has experienced 2 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cropwell was EF3 Tornado on Jan 10, 1975, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $1M in damages. Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35054 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cropwell, AL, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.
Cropwell has 13 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 $4.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 29, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35054 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 10, 1975. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Cropwell, AL area (ZIP 35054). 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 →