Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 35135 in Riverside, AL. These include 26 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $52.6M. These events have resulted in 29 recorded deaths and 165 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (26 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 $33K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Riverside has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $51.4M in documented property damage. 28 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 25, 2021.
Riverside 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.
Riverside has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $104K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Riverside 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.
Riverside has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Riverside was EF4 Tornado on Mar 27, 1994, which caused $50.5M in property damage and was linked to 22 fatalities. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35135 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Riverside, AL, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $33K in property damage.
Yes, Riverside (ZIP 35135) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2006.
Riverside has 7 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 $51.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 25, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35135 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 $52.6M in property damage in the Riverside, AL area (ZIP 35135). 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 →