Zcta 35475, AL (ZIP 35475) has experienced 92 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 hailstorms, 33 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $60.4M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 112 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Zcta 35475 is hailstorms, with 42 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $46K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 33 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (21%) 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 $59.1M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Zcta 35475 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 35475 has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2009.
Zcta 35475 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.
Zcta 35475 has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 15, 1995.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 35475 was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35475 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (33 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 35475, AL, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $46K in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 35475 (ZIP 35475) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2009.
Zcta 35475 has 33 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 $59.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35475 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $60.4M in property damage in the Zcta 35475, AL area (ZIP 35475). 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 →