Union Grove, AL (ZIP 35175) has experienced 96 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 71 injuries.
With 52 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $182K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 17, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (16%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
Union Grove has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $697K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 6, 2021.
Union Grove has experienced 8 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 $170K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
Union Grove has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 28, 2016.
Union Grove has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 2, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Union Grove was EF2 Tornado on Mar 12, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 17, 2007), causing $1M 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 35175 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Union Grove, AL, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $182K in property damage.
Yes, Union Grove (ZIP 35175) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $697K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 6, 2021.
Union Grove has 19 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 $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35175 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 12, 1986. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.9M in property damage in the Union Grove, AL area (ZIP 35175). 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 →