Talladega, AL (ZIP 35160) has experienced 172 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 92 hailstorms, 30 tornadoes, and 29 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.2M. These events have resulted in 19 recorded deaths and 107 injuries.
With 92 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense 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 18, 2024.
There have been 30 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (17%) 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 $30.6M in documented property damage. 15 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 14, 2025.
Talladega has experienced 7 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 $49K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2013.
Talladega has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $56K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2025.
Talladega has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $389K 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Talladega was EF4 Tornado on May 27, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jan 10, 1975), causing $2.5M in damages. Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35160 has experienced 172 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (92 events), tornadoes (30 events), wildfires (29 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Talladega, AL, with 92 events documented. These events have caused a combined $123K in property damage.
Yes, Talladega (ZIP 35160) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $49K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2013.
Talladega has 30 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 $30.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35160 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 1973. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.2M in property damage in the Talladega, AL area (ZIP 35160). 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 →