ZIP code 35147, covering Sterrett, AL, has 56 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (36 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 $123K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $541.5K in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 29, 2024.
Sterrett has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $41K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2000.
Sterrett has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 19, 2009.
Sterrett 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.
Sterrett has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sterrett was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Feb 26, 2008), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35147 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sterrett, AL, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $123K in property damage.
Yes, Sterrett (ZIP 35147) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 19, 2009.
Sterrett has 12 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 $541.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 29, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35147 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Mar 7, 1996. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Sterrett, AL area (ZIP 35147). 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 →