Panola, AL (ZIP 35477) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 7 tornadoes, 3 blizzards, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Panola is tornadoes, with 7 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. 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 $8.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 2, 2016.
Panola has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 27, 2000.
Panola has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Panola 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.
Panola has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2009.
Panola has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Panola was 89 mph High Wind on Sep 16, 2004, which caused $5.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $2.9M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35477 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (3 events), hailstorms (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Panola, AL, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.1M in property damage.
Yes, Panola (ZIP 35477) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2009.
Panola has 7 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 $8.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 2, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35477 was 89 mph High Wind, which occurred on Sep 16, 2004. This event caused $5.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.2M in property damage in the Panola, AL area (ZIP 35477). 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 →