Somerville, AL (ZIP 35670) has experienced 83 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $20M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 97 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (40 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (35%) 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 $16.4M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
Somerville 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.
Somerville 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.
Somerville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 28, 2016.
Somerville 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $470K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 18, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Somerville was EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Dec 18, 1967), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Aug 16, 1985 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35670 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (23 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme heat events (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Somerville, AL, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21K in property damage.
Yes, Somerville (ZIP 35670) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $470K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 18, 2015.
Somerville has 23 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 $16.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35670 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 $20M in property damage in the Somerville, AL area (ZIP 35670). 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 →