ZIP code 35660, covering Sheffield, AL, has 98 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 56 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 51 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sheffield is hailstorms, with 56 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $82K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Sheffield has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.6M 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 Feb 15, 2025.
Sheffield has experienced 6 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2002.
Sheffield has experienced 5 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $22.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2012.
Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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 35660 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sheffield, AL, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $82K in property damage.
Yes, Sheffield (ZIP 35660) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2012.
Sheffield has 18 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 $7.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35660 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 $17.6M in property damage in the Sheffield, AL area (ZIP 35660). 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 →