Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 35063 in Empire, AL. These include 24 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Empire is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $24M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Empire has experienced 5 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 $556K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2000.
Empire 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.
Empire has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 8, 2007.
Empire has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 9, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Empire was EF4 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 11, 1963), 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 35063 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Empire, AL, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Empire has 18 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 $24M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35063 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.6M in property damage in the Empire, AL area (ZIP 35063). 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 →