Federal records document 115 natural disaster events in the Buhl, AL area (ZIP 35446). These include 73 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.5M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 234 injuries.
With 73 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $608K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (29%) 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 $18.3M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 23, 2012.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 22, 2022.
Buhl 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.
Buhl has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 10, 2000.
Buhl 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 Buhl was EF4 Tornado on Dec 16, 2000, which caused $12.5M in property damage and was linked to 11 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 19, 2021), causing $3.4M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Nov 20, 1988 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35446 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buhl, AL, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $608K in property damage.
Yes, Buhl (ZIP 35446) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 22, 2022.
Buhl has 17 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 $18.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 23, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35446 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 16, 2000. This event caused $12.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 11 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.5M in property damage in the Buhl, AL area (ZIP 35446). 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 →