Cullman, AL (ZIP 35055) has experienced 155 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 98 hailstorms, 31 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 91 injuries.
With 98 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $251K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $34.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Cullman has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
Cullman has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 25, 2025.
Cullman has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cullman was EF3 Tornado on Jan 19, 1988, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Aug 16, 1985), causing $2.5M 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 35055 has experienced 155 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (98 events), tornadoes (31 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme heat events (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cullman, AL, with 98 events documented. These events have caused a combined $251K in property damage.
Yes, Cullman (ZIP 35055) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2012.
Cullman has 31 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 $34.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 28, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35055 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 19, 1988. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.4M in property damage in the Cullman, AL area (ZIP 35055). 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 →