ZIP code 35618, covering Courtland, AL, has 82 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. Across all recorded events, 4 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Courtland is hailstorms, with 48 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $111K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.
Courtland 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
Courtland has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Courtland has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 30, 2012.
Courtland 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 Courtland was Ice Storm on Dec 23, 1998, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35618 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Courtland, AL, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $111K in property damage.
Courtland has 16 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35618 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 23, 1998. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Courtland, AL area (ZIP 35618). 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 →