Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 35542 in Bankston, AL. These include 21 tornadoes, 16 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 81 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (45% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (24%) 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 $32.4M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2023.
Bankston 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 $551K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 27, 2000.
Bankston 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.
Bankston has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 28, 2000.
Bankston has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 20, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bankston was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 10, 2002), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35542 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (21 events), hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bankston, AL, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32.4M in property damage.
Yes, Bankston (ZIP 35542) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 20, 2011.
Bankston has 21 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 $32.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35542 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.2M in property damage in the Bankston, AL area (ZIP 35542). 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 →