ZIP code 35540, covering Addison, AL, has 68 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 9 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (24 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $51K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 24, 2021.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (9%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2021.
Addison has experienced 9 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 4, 2024.
Addison has experienced 6 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 $752K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 6, 2002.
Addison has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 4, 1994.
Addison has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 22, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Addison was EF4 Tornado on Apr 24, 1955, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 23, 1998 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35540 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (22 events), wildfires (9 events), blizzards (6 events), earthquakes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Addison, AL, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $51K in property damage.
Yes, Addison (ZIP 35540) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2005.
Addison has 22 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35540 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 24, 1955. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.1M in property damage in the Addison, AL area (ZIP 35540). 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 →