Federal records document 105 natural disaster events in the Phil Campbell, AL area (ZIP 35581). These include 62 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $96.9M. These events have resulted in 43 recorded deaths and 22 injuries.
With 62 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $469K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (22%) 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 $94.3M in documented property damage. 42 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Phil Campbell 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.
Phil Campbell has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Phil Campbell has experienced 3 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 $32K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2015.
Phil Campbell 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 Phil Campbell was EF5 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $50M in property damage and was linked to 27 fatalities. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $40M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Feb 20, 1989 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35581 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Phil Campbell, AL, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $469K in property damage.
Yes, Phil Campbell (ZIP 35581) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2015.
Phil Campbell 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 $94.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35581 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It resulted in 27 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $96.9M in property damage in the Phil Campbell, AL area (ZIP 35581). 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 →