ZIP code 35453, covering Cottondale, AL, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 21 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 52 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (21 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $42K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 22, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Cottondale 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.
Cottondale has experienced 5 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 6, 2010.
Cottondale has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 24, 2016.
Cottondale has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $33K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cottondale was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $9.2M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35453 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (5 events), wildfires (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cottondale, AL, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $42K in property damage.
Yes, Cottondale (ZIP 35453) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $145K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 6, 2010.
Cottondale has 11 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 $9.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35453 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $9.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.1M in property damage in the Cottondale, AL area (ZIP 35453). 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 →