ZIP code 35501, covering Jasper, AL, has 100 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 64 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.3M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 48 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (64 total). 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (16%) 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 $6.8M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 28, 2014.
Jasper has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $362K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2009.
Jasper has experienced 5 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 $556K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2000.
Jasper has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $13K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 27, 2011.
Jasper 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jasper was EF2 Tornado on Aug 16, 1985, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 16, 1985), causing $2.5M 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 35501 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 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 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jasper, AL, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Jasper (ZIP 35501) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $362K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2009.
Jasper has 19 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 $6.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 28, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35501 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 16, 1985. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.3M in property damage in the Jasper, AL area (ZIP 35501). 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 →