Aliceville, AL (ZIP 35442) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 30 tornadoes, 29 hailstorms, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.8M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 62 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Aliceville is tornadoes, with 30 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (13%) 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 $44M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $476K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
Aliceville has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
Aliceville has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 30, 2015.
Aliceville has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 27, 2000.
Aliceville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Aliceville was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 89 mph High Wind (Sep 16, 2004), causing $5.1M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($3.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35442 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (30 events), hailstorms (29 events), floods (5 events), earthquakes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Aliceville, AL, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $44M in property damage.
Yes, Aliceville (ZIP 35442) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $105K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
Aliceville has 30 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 $44M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35442 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50.8M in property damage in the Aliceville, AL area (ZIP 35442). 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 →