Double Springs, AL (ZIP 35553) has experienced 94 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 12 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 37 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Double Springs is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $94K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (17%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 7, 2024.
Double Springs has experienced 6 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 $752K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 6, 2002.
Double Springs has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 6, 2009.
Double Springs has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 3, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Double Springs was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 23, 1998), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35553 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (24 events), wildfires (12 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (2 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 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Double Springs, AL, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $94K in property damage.
Yes, Double Springs (ZIP 35553) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 6, 2009.
Double Springs 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35553 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 $3.8M in property damage in the Double Springs, AL area (ZIP 35553). 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 →