ZIP code 35447, covering Carrollton, AL, has 78 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.2M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 68 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (43 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (24%) 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 $34.7M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Carrollton 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 $83K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
Carrollton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Carrollton has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $41K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 27, 2000.
Carrollton has experienced 1 extreme cold event 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. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 7, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carrollton was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $3.8M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 12, 1986 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35447 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carrollton, AL, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $225K in property damage.
Yes, Carrollton (ZIP 35447) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $83K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
Carrollton has 21 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 $34.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35447 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 $36.2M in property damage in the Carrollton, AL area (ZIP 35447). 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 →