ZIP code 35570, covering Hamilton, AL, has 117 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 74 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $183.1M. These events have resulted in 25 recorded deaths and 244 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (74 total). Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $232.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (21%) 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 $179.4M in documented property damage. 25 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Hamilton 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.
Hamilton has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $320K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Hamilton has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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. EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($5.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35570 has experienced 117 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (74 events), tornadoes (24 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hamilton, AL, with 74 events documented. These events have caused a combined $232.2K in property damage.
Yes, Hamilton (ZIP 35570) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
Hamilton 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 $179.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35570 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 $183.1M in property damage in the Hamilton, AL area (ZIP 35570). 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 →