Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 35119 in New Castle, AL. These include 24 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 190 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for New Castle is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
New Castle has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 25, 2021.
New Castle 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.
New Castle 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.
New Castle 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.
New Castle has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $240K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Castle 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 35119 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme heat events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Castle, AL, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7K in property damage.
Yes, New Castle (ZIP 35119) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $240K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2010.
New Castle has 10 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 $5.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 25, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35119 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 $7.1M in property damage in the New Castle, AL area (ZIP 35119). 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 →