ZIP code 35621, covering Eva, AL, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.9M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 63 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Eva is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 44% 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 $34K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (39%) 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
Eva 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2002.
Eva has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on May 2, 2012.
Eva has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 28, 2016.
Eva 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 Eva was EF3 Tornado on Aug 16, 1985, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 17, 2007), causing $1M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 23, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35621 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme heat events (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eva, AL, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $34K in property damage.
Yes, Eva (ZIP 35621) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 6, 2009.
Eva has 18 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 $4.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35621 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 16, 1985. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.9M in property damage in the Eva, AL area (ZIP 35621). 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 →