Federal records document 69 natural disaster events in the Pell City, AL area (ZIP 35125). These include 35 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.4M. These events have resulted in 27 recorded deaths and 232 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pell City is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. 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 $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (18%) 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 $57.6M in documented property damage. 25 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 29, 2024.
Pell City has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $604K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Pell City 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.
Pell City has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2009.
Pell City 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 Pell City was EF4 Tornado on Mar 27, 1994, which caused $50.5M in property damage and was linked to 22 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jan 10, 1975), 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 35125 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pell City, AL, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $65K in property damage.
Yes, Pell City (ZIP 35125) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2009.
Pell City has 17 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 $57.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 29, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35125 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 27, 1994. This event caused $50.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 22 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $59.4M in property damage in the Pell City, AL area (ZIP 35125). 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 →