Docena, AL (ZIP 35060) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $30M. These events have resulted in 54 recorded deaths and 392 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Docena is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $44K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 29, 2016.
Docena has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $28.5M in documented property damage. 48 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2014.
Docena has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $111K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Docena has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2009.
Docena has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 22, 2025.
Docena 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 Dec 31, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Docena was EF5 Tornado on Apr 4, 1977, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 22 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 15, 1956), causing $2.5M 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 35060 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Docena, AL, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $44K in property damage.
Yes, Docena (ZIP 35060) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $215K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2009.
Docena has 9 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 $28.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35060 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 4, 1977. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 22 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30M in property damage in the Docena, AL area (ZIP 35060). 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 →