Federal records document 79 natural disaster events in the Houston, AL area (ZIP 35572). These include 34 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 16 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
With 34 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $61K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $697.3K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2021.
There have been 16 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 7, 2024.
Houston 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.
Houston has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 4, 1994.
Houston 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 Houston was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 23, 1998), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35572 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (18 events), wildfires (16 events), blizzards (6 events), earthquakes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Houston, AL, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $61K in property damage.
Houston has 18 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 $697.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35572 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 $2.6M in property damage in the Houston, AL area (ZIP 35572). 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 →