Federal records document 92 natural disaster events in the Helena, AL area (ZIP 35080). These include 53 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 113 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (53 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $420K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 25, 2021.
Helena has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $628K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 16, 2022.
Helena 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.
Helena has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 19, 2004.
Helena 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 Helena was EF2 Tornado on Mar 27, 1994, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35080 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquakes (3 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 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Helena, AL, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $420K in property damage.
Yes, Helena (ZIP 35080) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $628K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 16, 2022.
Helena has 20 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 25, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35080 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 27, 1994. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9M in property damage in the Helena, AL area (ZIP 35080). 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 →