ZIP code 35651, covering Mount Hope, AL, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 21 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.7M. These events have resulted in 30 recorded deaths and 64 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mount Hope is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $46K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $40.4M in documented property damage. 28 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Mount Hope 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.
Mount Hope has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Mount Hope has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 30, 2012.
Mount Hope has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 24, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Hope was EF5 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $40M in property damage and was linked to 14 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 23, 1998), causing $1.2M in damages. Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35651 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), wildfires (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Hope, AL, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $46K in property damage.
Mount Hope has 12 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 $40.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35651 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 $42.7M in property damage in the Mount Hope, AL area (ZIP 35651). 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 →