ZIP code 35126, covering Dixiana, AL, has 94 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 57 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $234.8M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 121 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (57 total). 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 $27K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 $232.9M in documented property damage. 14 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2014.
Dixiana 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.
Dixiana 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 $106K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2010.
Dixiana has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 29, 1975.
Dixiana 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 Dixiana was EF4 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $200M in property damage and was linked to 13 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 27, 1973), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35126 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), tornadoes (21 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dixiana, AL, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $27K in property damage.
Yes, Dixiana (ZIP 35126) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $106K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2010.
Dixiana has 21 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 $232.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35126 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It resulted in 13 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $234.8M in property damage in the Dixiana, AL area (ZIP 35126). 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 →