Federal records document 99 natural disaster events in the Zcta 35503, AL area (ZIP 35503). These include 58 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 109 injuries.
With 58 recorded incidents (59% 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2021.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (22%) 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 $29.5M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 29, 2016.
Zcta 35503 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.
Zcta 35503 has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $359K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2009.
Zcta 35503 has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 24, 2016.
Zcta 35503 has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 3, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 35503 was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $25M 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 35503 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), tornadoes (23 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), wildfires (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 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 35503, AL, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 35503 (ZIP 35503) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $359K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2009.
Zcta 35503 has 23 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 $29.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 29, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35503 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.1M in property damage in the Zcta 35503, AL area (ZIP 35503). 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 →