Federal records document 77 natural disaster events in the Nauvoo, AL area (ZIP 35578). These include 44 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 23 injuries.
With 44 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $46K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $817K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Nauvoo 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.
Nauvoo has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 24, 2016.
Nauvoo has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $61K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 30, 2013.
Nauvoo 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nauvoo 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 35578 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (6 events), wildfires (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nauvoo, AL, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $46K in property damage.
Yes, Nauvoo (ZIP 35578) 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.
Nauvoo has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $817K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35578 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 Nauvoo, AL area (ZIP 35578). 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 →