Epes, AL (ZIP 35460) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.3M. A total of 17 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Epes is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Epes has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Epes has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $446K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2009.
Epes 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.
Epes 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.
Epes has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 8, 1978.
The most significant disaster event on record for Epes was EF2 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was 84 mph High Wind (Sep 16, 2004), causing $3.7M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 15, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35460 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Epes, AL, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18K in property damage.
Yes, Epes (ZIP 35460) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $446K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2009.
Epes has 8 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 $8.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35460 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.3M in property damage in the Epes, AL area (ZIP 35460). 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 →