West Blocton, AL (ZIP 35184) has experienced 70 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 36 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. A total of 16 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 36 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2022.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $605K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 25, 2021.
West Blocton has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $38K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2000.
West Blocton has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2009.
West Blocton has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 19, 2004.
West Blocton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. 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 $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 11, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Blocton was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 22, 1984), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35184 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), earthquakes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), wildfires (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Blocton, AL, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $150K in property damage.
Yes, West Blocton (ZIP 35184) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $180K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2009.
West Blocton has 16 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 $605K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 25, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35184 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Mar 7, 1996. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the West Blocton, AL area (ZIP 35184). 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 →