Federal records document 101 natural disaster events in the Shoal Creek, AL area (ZIP 35242). These include 72 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $53M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 83 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Shoal Creek is hailstorms, with 72 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $190K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% 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 $51.6M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2023.
Shoal Creek has experienced 6 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $51K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2011.
Shoal Creek has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $41K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2000.
Shoal Creek has experienced 2 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.
Shoal Creek has experienced 1 extreme cold event 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. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 7, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shoal Creek was EF3 Tornado on May 27, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $18M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 3, 2000 also caused significant damage ($4M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35242 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shoal Creek, AL, with 72 events documented. These events have caused a combined $190K in property damage.
Yes, Shoal Creek (ZIP 35242) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $51K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2011.
Shoal Creek 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 $51.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35242 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 1973. This event caused $25M 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 $53M in property damage in the Shoal Creek, AL area (ZIP 35242). 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 →