Cordova, AL (ZIP 35550) has experienced 107 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 69 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 61 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cordova is hailstorms, with 69 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (13%) 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 $7.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 25, 2025.
Cordova 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.
Cordova has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $162K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2009.
Cordova 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.
Cordova has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 4, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cordova was EF2 Tornado on Aug 16, 1985, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 16, 1985), causing $2.5M in damages. 2.8" Hail on May 2, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35550 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), tornadoes (24 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cordova, AL, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Cordova (ZIP 35550) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $162K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2009.
Cordova has 24 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 $7.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 25, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35550 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 16, 1985. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.2M in property damage in the Cordova, AL area (ZIP 35550). 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 →