Eldridge, AL (ZIP 35554) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 75 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (44% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (29%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.9M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Eldridge 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.
Eldridge 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.
Eldridge has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 28, 2000.
Eldridge has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 20, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eldridge was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $3M 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 35554 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eldridge, AL, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $45K in property damage.
Yes, Eldridge (ZIP 35554) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 20, 2011.
Eldridge has 17 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 $8.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35554 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.5M in property damage in the Eldridge, AL area (ZIP 35554). 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 →