ZIP code 35459, covering Emelle, AL, has 62 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.4M. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (31 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $19K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) 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 $18.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Emelle has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $456K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2009.
Emelle has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $46K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 20, 2015.
Emelle has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 7, 2005.
Emelle 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 Emelle was EF3 Tornado on Apr 15, 2011, which caused $6.9M in property damage. Another major event was 84 mph High Wind (Sep 16, 2004), causing $3.7M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35459 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Emelle, AL, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19K in property damage.
Yes, Emelle (ZIP 35459) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $456K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2009.
Emelle has 15 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 $18.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35459 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 15, 2011. This event caused $6.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.4M in property damage in the Emelle, AL area (ZIP 35459). 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 →