Federal records document 86 natural disaster events in the Holt, AL area (ZIP 35404). These include 52 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.4M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 89 injuries.
With 52 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $106K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 22, 2022.
Holt has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $193K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2021.
Holt has experienced 8 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 Mar 30, 2022.
Holt has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $71K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
Holt has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $33K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2014.
Holt has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 7, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Holt was EF2 Tornado on Jan 24, 1997, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 20, 1988), 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 35404 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Holt, AL, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $106K in property damage.
Yes, Holt (ZIP 35404) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $193K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2021.
Holt has 8 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 Mar 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35404 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 24, 1997. This event caused $5M 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 $9.4M in property damage in the Holt, AL area (ZIP 35404). 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 →