ZIP code 35456, covering Duncanville, AL, has 86 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 10 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.9M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 138 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (39 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $81K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 22, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $33.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Duncanville has experienced 10 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 27, 2020.
Duncanville has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $193K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 6, 2010.
Duncanville 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.
Duncanville has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Duncanville was EF4 Tornado on Feb 23, 1975, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jan 24, 1997), causing $5M 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 35456 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (14 events), wildfires (10 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Duncanville, AL, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $81K in property damage.
Yes, Duncanville (ZIP 35456) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $193K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 6, 2010.
Duncanville has 14 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 $33.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35456 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 23, 1975. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.9M in property damage in the Duncanville, AL area (ZIP 35456). 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 →