Federal records document 100 natural disaster events in the Trussville, AL area (ZIP 35173). These include 57 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $260.7M. These events have resulted in 21 recorded deaths and 107 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Trussville is hailstorms, with 57 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (5%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 $259.4M in documented property damage. 20 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 25, 2021.
Trussville has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $182K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2010.
Trussville 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $86K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Trussville has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K 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.
Trussville 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Trussville was EF4 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $200M in property damage and was linked to 13 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 27, 1973), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 27, 1973 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35173 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), tornadoes (22 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Trussville, AL, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Trussville (ZIP 35173) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $182K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2010.
Trussville has 22 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 $259.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 25, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35173 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It resulted in 13 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $260.7M in property damage in the Trussville, AL area (ZIP 35173). 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 →