Federal records document 90 natural disaster events in the Zcta 35473, AL area (ZIP 35473). These include 51 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 83 injuries.
With 51 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $99K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 22, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 22, 2022.
Zcta 35473 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.
Zcta 35473 has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $33K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 2025.
Zcta 35473 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 Zcta 35473 was Flash Flood on Jun 19, 2021, which caused $3.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 3, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Nov 20, 1988 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35473 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (11 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 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 35473, AL, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $99K in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 35473 (ZIP 35473) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 22, 2022.
Zcta 35473 has 14 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35473 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 19, 2021. This event caused $3.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.5M in property damage in the Zcta 35473, AL area (ZIP 35473). 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 →