Belk, AL (ZIP 35545) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 8 recorded incidents (36% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2024.
Belk has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $990K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
Belk 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.
Belk 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.
Belk has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 23, 1990.
Belk 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 Belk was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 24, 2001), causing $800K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35545 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belk, AL, with 8 events documented.
Belk has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $990K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 23, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35545 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Mar 7, 1996. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Belk, AL area (ZIP 35545). 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 →