Federal records document 70 natural disaster events in the Zcta 35128, AL area (ZIP 35128). These include 35 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 81 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Zcta 35128 is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 50% 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 $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 29, 2024.
Zcta 35128 has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $619K 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.
Zcta 35128 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.
Zcta 35128 has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $52K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2009.
Zcta 35128 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 Zcta 35128 was EF3 Tornado on Jan 10, 1975, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 8, 1998), causing $2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Feb 26, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35128 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 35128, AL, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11K in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 35128 (ZIP 35128) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $52K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2009.
Zcta 35128 has 18 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 $7.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 29, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35128 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 10, 1975. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.6M in property damage in the Zcta 35128, AL area (ZIP 35128). 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 →