Kennedy, AL (ZIP 35574) has experienced 80 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kennedy is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 49% 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 $39K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (24%) 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 $29.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
Kennedy has experienced 5 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 $551K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 27, 2000.
Kennedy has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 2, 1990.
Kennedy has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $48K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 20, 2011.
Kennedy 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 Kennedy was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $2M in damages. Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35574 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (25 events), blizzards (5 events), earthquakes (4 events), floods (4 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 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kennedy, AL, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $39K in property damage.
Yes, Kennedy (ZIP 35574) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $48K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 20, 2011.
Kennedy has 25 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 $29.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 23, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35574 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.5M in property damage in the Kennedy, AL area (ZIP 35574). 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 →