Federal records document 85 natural disaster events in the Coatopa, AL area (ZIP 35470). These include 43 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 90 injuries.
With 43 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (16%) 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 $35.3M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Coatopa 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 $449K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2009.
Coatopa 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.
Coatopa has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 7, 2004.
Coatopa 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 Coatopa was EF4 Tornado on May 27, 1973, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $5M in damages. 84 mph High Wind on Sep 16, 2004 also caused significant damage ($3.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35470 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (25 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (4 events), earthquakes (3 events), extreme cold event (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 Coatopa, AL, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $36K in property damage.
Yes, Coatopa (ZIP 35470) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $449K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2009.
Coatopa has 25 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 $35.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35470 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 1973. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.5M in property damage in the Coatopa, AL area (ZIP 35470). 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 →