ZIP code 35057, covering Cullman, AL, has 174 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 95 hailstorms, 47 tornadoes, and 15 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.6M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 169 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cullman is hailstorms, with 95 recorded events making up 55% 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 $271K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 47 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (13%) 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 $35.6M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2021.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% 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 $550.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
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 5 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2012.
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.
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 EF4 Tornado (Mar 11, 1963), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Aug 16, 1985 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35057 has experienced 174 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (95 events), tornadoes (47 events), severe wind events (15 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (5 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cullman, AL, with 95 events documented. These events have caused a combined $271K in property damage.
Yes, Cullman (ZIP 35057) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2012.
Cullman has 47 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 $35.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35057 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 $39.6M in property damage in the Cullman, AL area (ZIP 35057). 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 →