Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 35575 in Lynn, AL. These include 9 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
With 9 recorded incidents (39% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 6, 2019.
Lynn 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.
Lynn has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Lynn has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 6, 2009.
Lynn 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.
Lynn has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lynn 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 35575 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lynn, AL, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Lynn (ZIP 35575) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 6, 2009.
Lynn has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35575 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 $1.8M in property damage in the Lynn, AL area (ZIP 35575). 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 →