Federal records document 122 natural disaster events in the Elkmont, AL area (ZIP 35620). These include 69 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 15 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 64 injuries.
With 69 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $43K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2022.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% 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 $219K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2024.
Elkmont 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.
Elkmont has experienced 5 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 $62K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 5, 2020.
Elkmont 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 Elkmont was EF4 Tornado on May 18, 1995, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 8, 2024), causing $4M 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 35620 has experienced 122 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), tornadoes (21 events), severe wind events (15 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (5 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elkmont, AL, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $43K in property damage.
Yes, Elkmont (ZIP 35620) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $62K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 5, 2020.
Elkmont has 21 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 $13.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35620 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 18, 1995. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.3M in property damage in the Elkmont, AL area (ZIP 35620). 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 →