ZIP code 35087, covering Joppa, AL, has 80 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.6M. These events have resulted in 16 recorded deaths and 199 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Joppa is hailstorms, with 44 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $226K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (29%) 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 $10.9M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
Joppa has experienced 8 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 $170K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
Joppa 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 $332K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 6, 2021.
Joppa has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2008.
Joppa has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 2, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Joppa was EF3 Tornado on Feb 16, 1995, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 12, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 12, 1986 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35087 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Joppa, AL, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $226K in property damage.
Yes, Joppa (ZIP 35087) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $332K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 6, 2021.
Joppa has 17 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 $10.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35087 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 16, 1995. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.6M in property damage in the Joppa, AL area (ZIP 35087). 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 →