Federal records document 162 natural disaster events in the Hanceville, AL area (ZIP 35077). These include 91 hailstorms, 47 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $83.2M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 92 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (91 total). 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 $181K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 47 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (15%) 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 $79.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Hanceville has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Hanceville 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.
Hanceville 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.
Hanceville has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hanceville was EF3 Tornado on Jan 19, 1988, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $20M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($19.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35077 has experienced 162 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (91 events), tornadoes (47 events), severe wind events (9 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 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hanceville, AL, with 91 events documented. These events have caused a combined $181K in property damage.
Yes, Hanceville (ZIP 35077) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2010.
Hanceville 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 $79.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 28, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35077 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 $83.2M in property damage in the Hanceville, AL area (ZIP 35077). 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 →