Reform, AL (ZIP 35481) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 29 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 36 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Reform is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $39K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (20%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Reform has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $41K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 27, 2000.
Reform has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Reform 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.
Reform has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 1, 1975.
The most significant disaster event on record for Reform was EF2 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $1.8M in damages. Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35481 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (20 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Reform, AL, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $39K in property damage.
Reform has 20 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 $5.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35481 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 22, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.6M in property damage in the Reform, AL area (ZIP 35481). 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 →