ZIP code 35078, covering Harpersville, AL, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.5M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 44 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Harpersville is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $108K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $29.8M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 29, 2024.
Harpersville has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $542K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
Harpersville has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $41K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2000.
Harpersville 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.
Harpersville 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harpersville was EF4 Tornado on May 27, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 5, 1989), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35078 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harpersville, AL, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $108K in property damage.
Yes, Harpersville (ZIP 35078) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $542K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
Harpersville has 14 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 $29.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 29, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35078 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 1973. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.5M in property damage in the Harpersville, AL area (ZIP 35078). 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 →