ZIP code 35117, covering Mount Olive, AL, has 83 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 49 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 145 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (49 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $79K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 17, 2022.
Mount Olive has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $111K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Mount Olive has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 22, 2025.
Mount Olive has experienced 3 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2005.
Mount Olive has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 31, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Olive was EF2 Tornado on Nov 18, 1957, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 3, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35117 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (19 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme heat events (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Olive, AL, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $79K in property damage.
Yes, Mount Olive (ZIP 35117) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $205K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2005.
Mount Olive 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 $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 17, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35117 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 18, 1957. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the Mount Olive, AL area (ZIP 35117). 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 →