ZIP code 35444, covering Brookwood, AL, has 74 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $914.7M. These events have resulted in 56 recorded deaths and 1,019 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (37 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $246K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 19, 2019.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (17%) 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 $913.2M in documented property damage. 53 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
Brookwood 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.
Brookwood 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.
Brookwood has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2010.
Brookwood 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 28, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brookwood was EF4 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $700M in property damage and was linked to 20 fatalities. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Apr 8, 1998), causing $202.2M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($9.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35444 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (24 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brookwood, AL, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $246K in property damage.
Yes, Brookwood (ZIP 35444) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $9K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 20, 2004.
Brookwood has 24 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 $913.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35444 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $700M in documented property damage. It resulted in 20 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $914.7M in property damage in the Brookwood, AL area (ZIP 35444). 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 →