Locust Fork, AL (ZIP 35097) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 16 tornadoes, 15 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 21 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (39% of all events), tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 17, 2021.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2024.
Locust Fork 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.
Locust Fork 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.
Locust Fork 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.
Locust Fork has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 29, 1975.
The most significant disaster event on record for Locust Fork was EF2 Tornado on Sep 22, 2006, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 23, 1998 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35097 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (16 events), hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Locust Fork, AL, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.2M in property damage.
Locust Fork has 16 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 17, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35097 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 22, 2006. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Locust Fork, AL area (ZIP 35097). 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 →