Muscle Shoals, AL (ZIP 35661) has experienced 141 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 81 hailstorms, 34 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.7M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 59 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (81 total). 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 $109K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (21%) 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 $17.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
Muscle Shoals has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Muscle Shoals 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.
Muscle Shoals 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.
Muscle Shoals 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 Muscle Shoals 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 Apr 5, 2025 also caused significant damage ($3.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35661 has experienced 141 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (81 events), tornadoes (34 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Muscle Shoals, AL, with 81 events documented. These events have caused a combined $109K in property damage.
Yes, Muscle Shoals (ZIP 35661) 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.
Muscle Shoals has 34 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 $17.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35661 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 $27.7M in property damage in the Muscle Shoals, AL area (ZIP 35661). 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 →