Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 35148 in Sumiton, AL. These include 22 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M. A total of 26 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 22 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2023.
Sumiton has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $620K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Sumiton 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 $556K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2000.
Sumiton 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.
Sumiton 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.
Sumiton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 9, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sumiton was 2.8" Hail on May 2, 2003, which caused $1M in property damage. 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 35148 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (5 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 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sumiton, AL, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Sumiton has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $620K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35148 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on May 2, 2003. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the Sumiton, AL area (ZIP 35148). 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 →