ZIP code 35462, covering Eutaw, AL, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 tornadoes, 25 hailstorms, and 4 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5B. These events have resulted in 61 recorded deaths and 856 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (39% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (19%) 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 $1.5B in documented property damage. 59 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Eutaw has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 30, 2015.
Eutaw has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Eutaw has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 27, 2000.
Eutaw has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eutaw was EF4 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $1.5B in property damage and was linked to 52 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $17M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 15, 2011 also caused significant damage ($7.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35462 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (26 events), hailstorms (25 events), earthquakes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eutaw, AL, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5B in property damage.
Yes, Eutaw (ZIP 35462) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2009.
Eutaw has 26 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 $1.5B. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35462 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $1.5B in documented property damage. It resulted in 52 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5B in property damage in the Eutaw, AL area (ZIP 35462). 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 →