Hayden, AL (ZIP 35079) has experienced 111 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 55 hailstorms, 43 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $62.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 63 injuries.
With 55 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $68K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 13, 2024.
There have been 43 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 $60.2M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Hayden 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 $751K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Hayden has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Hayden has experienced 2 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 $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2010.
Hayden has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 12, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hayden was EF4 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $19.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($5.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35079 has experienced 111 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), tornadoes (43 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hayden, AL, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $68K in property damage.
Yes, Hayden (ZIP 35079) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2010.
Hayden has 43 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 $60.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35079 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 $62.1M in property damage in the Hayden, AL area (ZIP 35079). 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 →