Leeds, AL (ZIP 35094) has experienced 81 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 43 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.3M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 59 injuries.
With 43 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $141K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $31.4M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 17, 2022.
Leeds has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $545K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Leeds 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $86K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Leeds has experienced 4 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 $77K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2011.
Leeds 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 Leeds was EF3 Tornado on May 27, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 3, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 8, 1998 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35094 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leeds, AL, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $141K in property damage.
Yes, Leeds (ZIP 35094) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $77K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2011.
Leeds has 19 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 $31.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 17, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35094 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 1973. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.3M in property damage in the Leeds, AL area (ZIP 35094). 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 →