ZIP code 35552, covering Detroit, AL, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $178.6M. These events have resulted in 25 recorded deaths and 232 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (35 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $134K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $175M in documented property damage. 25 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2024.
Detroit 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.
Detroit has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
Detroit has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Detroit 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Detroit was EF5 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $160M in property damage and was linked to 18 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $11.2M 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 35552 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Detroit, AL, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $134K in property damage.
Yes, Detroit (ZIP 35552) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
Detroit has 14 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 $175M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35552 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $160M in documented property damage. It resulted in 18 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $178.6M in property damage in the Detroit, AL area (ZIP 35552). 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 →