ZIP code 35630, covering Florence, AL, has 110 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 65 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 50 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Florence is hailstorms, with 65 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $67K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
Florence 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
Florence has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Florence has experienced 6 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $42.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2013.
Florence has experienced 2 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 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 30, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Florence was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Mar 24, 2023, which caused $5.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 24, 2023), causing $3.9M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 9, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35630 has experienced 110 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), tornadoes (19 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (6 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Florence, AL, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $67K in property damage.
Yes, Florence (ZIP 35630) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $42.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2013.
Florence has 19 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 $8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35630 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Mar 24, 2023. This event caused $5.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.6M in property damage in the Florence, AL area (ZIP 35630). 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 →