Federal records document 162 natural disaster events in the Vinemont, AL area (ZIP 35179). These include 89 hailstorms, 42 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.5M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 147 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Vinemont is hailstorms, with 89 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $230K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 42 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 $12.5M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $405.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Vinemont has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
Vinemont has experienced 4 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2012.
Vinemont has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 25, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vinemont was EF4 Tornado on Apr 24, 1955, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Aug 16, 1985), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Aug 16, 1985 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35179 has experienced 162 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (89 events), tornadoes (42 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (4 events), wildfires (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vinemont, AL, with 89 events documented. These events have caused a combined $230K in property damage.
Yes, Vinemont (ZIP 35179) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $340K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2012.
Vinemont has 42 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 $12.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35179 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 24, 1955. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.5M in property damage in the Vinemont, AL area (ZIP 35179). 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 →