ZIP code 35504, covering Zcta 35504, AL, has 118 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 70 hailstorms, 30 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 102 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (70 total). 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 30 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $51.5M 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 35504 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 35504 has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $361K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2009.
Zcta 35504 has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $48K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 3, 2023.
Zcta 35504 has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 24, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 35504 was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $20M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 16, 1985 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35504 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), tornadoes (30 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), wildfires (2 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 35504, AL, with 70 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 35504 (ZIP 35504) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $361K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2009.
Zcta 35504 has 30 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 $51.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 29, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35504 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 $55.1M in property damage in the Zcta 35504, AL area (ZIP 35504). 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 →