ZIP code 35216, covering Vestavia Hills, AL, has 118 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 76 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.3M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 79 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (76 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $103K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $34.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $567K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
Vestavia Hills has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $111K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2014.
Vestavia Hills has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 11, 2011.
Vestavia Hills has experienced 4 extreme heat events 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 heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 22, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vestavia Hills was EF2 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $18M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Dec 10, 2023), causing $5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 3, 2000 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35216 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vestavia Hills, AL, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $103K in property damage.
Yes, Vestavia Hills (ZIP 35216) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $567K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
Vestavia Hills has 14 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 $34.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35216 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $18M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.3M in property damage in the Vestavia Hills, AL area (ZIP 35216). 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 →