ZIP code 35633, covering Florence, AL, has 161 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 92 hailstorms, 31 tornadoes, and 16 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.7M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 66 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Florence is hailstorms, with 92 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $69.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (10%) 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 $8.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $18.4M 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 Mar 24, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2012.
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 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 $10M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Mar 24, 2023), causing $5.4M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 24, 2023 also caused significant damage ($3.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35633 has experienced 161 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (92 events), tornadoes (31 events), severe wind events (16 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme heat events (2 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 Florence, AL, with 92 events documented. These events have caused a combined $69.5K in property damage.
Yes, Florence (ZIP 35633) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2012.
Florence has 31 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 $8.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35633 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Mar 24, 2023. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.7M in property damage in the Florence, AL area (ZIP 35633). 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 →