ZIP code 35072, covering Goodwater, AL, has 81 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 13 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Goodwater is hailstorms, with 42 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $29K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (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 $1.5M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Goodwater has experienced 5 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $94K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2011.
Goodwater has experienced 4 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $121K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Goodwater 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Goodwater was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 7, 1996), causing $670K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35072 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (16 events), wildfires (13 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Goodwater, AL, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $29K in property damage.
Yes, Goodwater (ZIP 35072) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $94K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2011.
Goodwater has 16 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35072 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Mar 7, 1996. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Goodwater, AL area (ZIP 35072). 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 →