Falkville, AL (ZIP 35622) has experienced 108 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 64 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.6M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 123 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (64 total). Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $131K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (22%) 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 $9M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
Falkville 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.
Falkville has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2017.
Falkville 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.
Falkville has experienced 2 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 $310K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Falkville was EF4 Tornado on Apr 24, 1955, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Aug 16, 1985), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Aug 16, 1985 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35622 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), tornadoes (23 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme heat events (4 events), floods (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 Falkville, AL, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $131K in property damage.
Yes, Falkville (ZIP 35622) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $310K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2012.
Falkville has 23 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 $9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 24, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35622 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 24, 1955. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.6M in property damage in the Falkville, AL area (ZIP 35622). 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 →