Mooresville, AL (ZIP 35649) has experienced 54 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 24 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 46 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (24 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Mooresville has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $10.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2009.
Mooresville 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.
Mooresville has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $533.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2023.
Mooresville 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.
Mooresville 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 Mooresville was EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35649 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme heat events (4 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 Mooresville, AL, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Mooresville (ZIP 35649) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $120K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 9, 2008.
Mooresville has 9 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 $10.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35649 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.1M in property damage in the Mooresville, AL area (ZIP 35649). 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 →