Fosters, AL (ZIP 35463) has experienced 63 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 25 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6B. These events have resulted in 73 recorded deaths and 1,071 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fosters is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $168K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (22%) 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 $1.6B in documented property damage. 65 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Fosters has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $139K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 22, 2022.
Fosters 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.
Fosters has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Fosters 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fosters was EF4 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $1.5B in property damage and was linked to 52 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Feb 23, 1975), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Dec 16, 2000 also caused significant damage ($12.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35463 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fosters, AL, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $168K in property damage.
Yes, Fosters (ZIP 35463) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $139K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 22, 2022.
Fosters has 18 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 $1.6B. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35463 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 $1.6B in property damage in the Fosters, AL area (ZIP 35463). 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 →