Haleyville, AL (ZIP 35565) has experienced 119 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 69 hailstorms, 30 tornadoes, and 7 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $58.3M. These events have resulted in 35 recorded deaths and 128 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Haleyville is hailstorms, with 69 recorded events making up 58% 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 $489K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (20%) 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 $55.8M in documented property damage. 35 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
Haleyville has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 4, 2024.
Haleyville 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.
Haleyville has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 24, 2010.
Haleyville 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 May 10, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Haleyville was EF5 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $40M in property damage and was linked to 14 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $11.5M 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 35565 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), tornadoes (30 events), wildfires (7 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (3 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 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Haleyville, AL, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $489K in property damage.
Yes, Haleyville (ZIP 35565) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 24, 2010.
Haleyville has 30 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 $55.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35565 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It resulted in 14 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $58.3M in property damage in the Haleyville, AL area (ZIP 35565). 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 →