ZIP code 35672, covering Town Creek, AL, has 134 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 72 hailstorms, 37 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.2M. These events have resulted in 23 recorded deaths and 102 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Town Creek is hailstorms, with 72 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (4%) 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 $89K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 37 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (16%) 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. 21 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
Town Creek has experienced 9 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Town Creek 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.
Town Creek has experienced 5 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 $67K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2013.
Town Creek 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Town Creek was EF1 Tornado on Apr 5, 2025, which caused $3.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 5, 2025), causing $3.4M in damages. 115 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 5, 2012 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35672 has experienced 134 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), tornadoes (37 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Town Creek, AL, with 72 events documented. These events have caused a combined $89K in property damage.
Yes, Town Creek (ZIP 35672) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $67K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2013.
Town Creek has 37 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 $10.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35672 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 5, 2025. This event caused $3.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.2M in property damage in the Town Creek, AL area (ZIP 35672). 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 →