ZIP code 35474, covering Cypress, AL, has 97 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 32 tornadoes, and 13 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $94.7M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 244 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (36 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $378K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
There have been 32 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 $90.1M in documented property damage. 14 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 23, 2020.
Cypress has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3M 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.
Cypress has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
Cypress has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $133K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cypress was EF4 Tornado on Feb 23, 1975, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 27, 1973), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($14M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35474 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (32 events), wildfires (13 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cypress, AL, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $378K in property damage.
Yes, Cypress (ZIP 35474) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $133K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 9, 2011.
Cypress has 32 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 $90.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35474 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 23, 1975. 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 $94.7M in property damage in the Cypress, AL area (ZIP 35474). 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 →