Federal records document 182 natural disaster events in the Athens, AL area (ZIP 35611). These include 106 hailstorms, 40 tornadoes, and 16 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1B. These events have resulted in 30 recorded deaths and 411 injuries.
With 106 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (4%) 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (25%) 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 $1B in documented property damage. 28 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $839.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
Athens has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2010.
Athens has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $582.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2012.
Athens has experienced 3 extreme heat events 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). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 2, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Athens was EF4 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $1B in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 18, 1995), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 11, 1963 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35611 has experienced 182 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (106 events), tornadoes (40 events), severe wind events (16 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (8 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Athens, AL, with 106 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Athens (ZIP 35611) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $582.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2012.
Athens has 40 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 $1B. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35611 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $1B in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1B in property damage in the Athens, AL area (ZIP 35611). 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 →