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35491 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (35491)

this area, (ZIP 35491) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 4 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 4 recorded incidents (25% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2004.

❄️ Blizzards

this area 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.

🌍 Earthquakes

this area has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 30, 2015.

🌪️ Tornadoes

this area has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

this area has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 16, 2004.

🥶 Extreme cold events

this area 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was 89 mph High Wind on Sep 16, 2004, which caused $5.1M in property damage. Another major event was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Apr 10, 2004), causing $1.8M in damages. Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (35491)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35491 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (4 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquakes (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 25% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 35491?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $280K in property damage.

Has this area (35491) ever been hit by a tornado?

this area has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35491 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 35491?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.2M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 35491). 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 →

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