Rockford, AL (ZIP 35136) has experienced 55 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 32 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Rockford has experienced 3 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 $56K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2000.
Rockford 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.
Rockford has experienced 1 flood 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 $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
Rockford has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rockford was EF3 Tornado on Nov 17, 1968, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Nov 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($670K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35136 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rockford, AL, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $115K in property damage.
Yes, Rockford (ZIP 35136) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $75K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
Rockford has 17 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 $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35136 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 17, 1968. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.5M in property damage in the Rockford, AL area (ZIP 35136). 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 →