Vernon, AL (ZIP 35592) has experienced 95 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Vernon is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 48% 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 $81K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (18%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 2, 2020.
Vernon 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 $251K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 27, 2000.
Vernon has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 2, 1990.
Vernon 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 Vernon was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 24, 2001), causing $800K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35592 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (22 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (5 events), earthquakes (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vernon, AL, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $81K in property damage.
Yes, Vernon (ZIP 35592) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $325K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 2, 2020.
Vernon has 22 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 $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35592 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 $3.4M in property damage in the Vernon, AL area (ZIP 35592). 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 →