ZIP code 35549, covering Carbon Hill, AL, has 81 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.4M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 197 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (46 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 $48K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (22%) 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 $33.8M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Carbon Hill 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.
Carbon Hill has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $13K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 30, 2013.
Carbon Hill 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.
Carbon Hill has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carbon Hill was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 10, 2002), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Nov 10, 2002 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35549 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (23 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carbon Hill, AL, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $48K in property damage.
Yes, Carbon Hill (ZIP 35549) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2005.
Carbon Hill has 23 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 $33.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35549 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35.4M in property damage in the Carbon Hill, AL area (ZIP 35549). 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 →