Federal records document 168 natural disaster events in the Tuscumbia, AL area (ZIP 35674). These include 96 hailstorms, 40 tornadoes, and 16 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 68 injuries.
With 96 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $136K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (13%) 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 $9.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $17.7M 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.
Tuscumbia has experienced 7 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 $67.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2015.
Tuscumbia 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.
Tuscumbia 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 Tuscumbia was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Mar 24, 2023, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Mar 24, 2023), causing $5.4M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 24, 2023 also caused significant damage ($3.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35674 has experienced 168 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (96 events), tornadoes (40 events), severe wind events (16 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (6 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 Tuscumbia, AL, with 96 events documented. These events have caused a combined $136K in property damage.
Yes, Tuscumbia (ZIP 35674) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $67.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2015.
Tuscumbia has 40 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 $9.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35674 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Mar 24, 2023. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.7M in property damage in the Tuscumbia, AL area (ZIP 35674). 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 →