Hodges, AL (ZIP 35571) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hodges is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Hodges has experienced 10 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 $863.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2013.
Hodges has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $637.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Hodges has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Hodges 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.
Hodges has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 14, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hodges was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 23, 1998), causing $800K in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35571 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hodges, AL, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $80K in property damage.
Hodges has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $637.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35571 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 $2.7M in property damage in the Hodges, AL area (ZIP 35571). 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 →