Federal records document 111 natural disaster events in the Birmingham, AL area (ZIP 35224). These include 66 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.6M. These events have resulted in 55 recorded deaths and 402 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Birmingham is hailstorms, with 66 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $112K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 $31.6M in documented property damage. 48 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 17, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 $711K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
Birmingham 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.
Birmingham 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.
Birmingham has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 8, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Birmingham was EF5 Tornado on Apr 4, 1977, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 22 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 15, 1956), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Feb 3, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35224 has experienced 111 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme heat events (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Birmingham, AL, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $112K in property damage.
Yes, Birmingham (ZIP 35224) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $711K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
Birmingham has 18 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 $31.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 17, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35224 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 4, 1977. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 22 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.6M in property damage in the Birmingham, AL area (ZIP 35224). 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 →