Echola, AL (ZIP 35457) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 57 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Echola is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $29K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 9, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Echola 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.
Echola 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.
Echola has experienced 2 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
Echola 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Echola was Flash Flood on Jun 19, 2021, which caused $3.4M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 8, 1998 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35457 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Echola, AL, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $29K in property damage.
Yes, Echola (ZIP 35457) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
Echola has 12 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35457 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 19, 2021. This event caused $3.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the Echola, AL area (ZIP 35457). 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 →