Federal records document 157 natural disaster events in the Moulton, AL area (ZIP 35650). These include 92 hailstorms, 33 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.1M. These events have resulted in 37 recorded deaths and 100 injuries.
With 92 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $185K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 33 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (18%) 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 $41.5M in documented property damage. 35 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
Moulton has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Moulton 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
Moulton has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 24, 2020.
Moulton has experienced 3 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $60.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Moulton was EF5 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $40M in property damage and was linked to 14 fatalities. Another major event was 115 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 5, 2012), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 23, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35650 has experienced 157 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (92 events), tornadoes (33 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (8 events), wildfires (7 events), floods (3 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 Moulton, AL, with 92 events documented. These events have caused a combined $185K in property damage.
Yes, Moulton (ZIP 35650) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $60.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2013.
Moulton has 33 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 $41.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35650 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It resulted in 14 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47.1M in property damage in the Moulton, AL area (ZIP 35650). 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 →