ZIP code 35564, covering Hackleburg, AL, has 56 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.2M. These events have resulted in 27 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (36 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 $209K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 12, 2024.
Hackleburg has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $51.1M in documented property damage. 27 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
Hackleburg 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.
Hackleburg has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 14, 2019.
Hackleburg 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.
Hackleburg has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hackleburg was EF5 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $50M in property damage and was linked to 27 fatalities. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 23, 1998 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35564 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hackleburg, AL, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $209K in property damage.
Hackleburg has 8 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 $51.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35564 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It resulted in 27 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $53.2M in property damage in the Hackleburg, AL area (ZIP 35564). 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 →