Vincent, AL (ZIP 35178) has experienced 55 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 26 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.2M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 68 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $99K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 29, 2024.
Vincent 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.
Vincent has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $535K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
Vincent has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 24, 2003.
Vincent has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 26, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vincent was EF3 Tornado on Jan 10, 1975, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 5, 1989), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35178 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vincent, AL, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $99K in property damage.
Yes, Vincent (ZIP 35178) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $535K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
Vincent has 17 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 $7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 29, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35178 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 10, 1975. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.2M in property damage in the Vincent, AL area (ZIP 35178). 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 →