Cherokee, AL (ZIP 35616) has experienced 88 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 47 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.1M. A total of 38 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (47 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $37.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
Cherokee 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2002.
Cherokee has experienced 6 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Cherokee has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
Cherokee 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 Cherokee was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Mar 24, 2023, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 4, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 23, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35616 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), tornadoes (21 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cherokee, AL, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $37.9K in property damage.
Yes, Cherokee (ZIP 35616) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2025.
Cherokee has 21 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35616 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Mar 24, 2023. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.1M in property damage in the Cherokee, AL area (ZIP 35616). 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 →