Oneonta, AL (ZIP 35121) has experienced 105 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 55 hailstorms, 32 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 55 injuries.
With 55 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $82K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 9, 2024.
There have been 32 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (13%) 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 $7.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 17, 2021.
Oneonta 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.
Oneonta has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 22, 2017.
Oneonta has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $245K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2011.
Oneonta 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oneonta was EF2 Tornado on Sep 22, 2006, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Nov 24, 2001), causing $1.5M 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 35121 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), tornadoes (32 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oneonta, AL, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $82K in property damage.
Yes, Oneonta (ZIP 35121) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $245K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2011.
Oneonta has 32 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 $7.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 17, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35121 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 $9.3M in property damage in the Oneonta, AL area (ZIP 35121). 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 →