ZIP code 35249, covering this area, , has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.7M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 59 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (31 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2020.
this area has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. 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 $7.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2023.
this area has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $556K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
this area 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.
this area 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.
this area has experienced 4 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was EF1 Tornado on Dec 10, 2023, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 6, 1967), causing $2.5M in damages. Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35249 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme heat events (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $36K in property damage.
Yes, this area (ZIP 35249) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $556K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
this area has 9 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 $7.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35249 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 10, 2023. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.7M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 35249). 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 →