ZIP code 35543, covering Bear Creek, AL, has 70 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $68M. These events have resulted in 28 recorded deaths and 52 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (43 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 $411K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 $65.6M in documented property damage. 28 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
Bear Creek has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $852K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 25, 2008.
Bear Creek has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 24, 2010.
Bear Creek 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.
Bear Creek has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bear Creek was EF5 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $50M in property damage and was linked to 27 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $11.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Feb 20, 1989 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35543 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bear Creek, AL, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $411K in property damage.
Yes, Bear Creek (ZIP 35543) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 24, 2010.
Bear Creek has 15 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 $65.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35543 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It resulted in 27 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $68M in property damage in the Bear Creek, AL area (ZIP 35543). 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 →