ZIP code 35171, covering Thorsby, AL, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (36 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
Thorsby has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 7, 2017.
Thorsby has experienced 4 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. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Thorsby has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2020.
Thorsby 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 7, 1996.
Thorsby has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 22, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Thorsby was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 17, 1968), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35171 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thorsby, AL, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17K in property damage.
Yes, Thorsby (ZIP 35171) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 24, 2010.
Thorsby has 10 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 7, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35171 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Mar 7, 1996. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.1M in property damage in the Thorsby, AL area (ZIP 35171). 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 →