Federal records document 72 natural disaster events in the Boligee, AL area (ZIP 35443). These include 29 tornadoes, 28 hailstorms, and 5 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $38M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 71 injuries.
With 29 recorded incidents (40% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (21%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.9M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 39% 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 $478K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Boligee has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 30, 2015.
Boligee 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.
Boligee has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 16, 2004.
Boligee has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Boligee was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $17M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was 89 mph High Wind (Sep 16, 2004), causing $5.1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35443 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (29 events), hailstorms (28 events), earthquakes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boligee, AL, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $28.9M in property damage.
Yes, Boligee (ZIP 35443) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2009.
Boligee has 29 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 $28.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35443 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $17M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38M in property damage in the Boligee, AL area (ZIP 35443). 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 →