Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Waterloo, AL area (ZIP 35677). These include 22 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
With 22 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (18%) 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 $6.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
Waterloo has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 31, 2015.
Waterloo has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $32.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Waterloo has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $660K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
Waterloo has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waterloo was EF3 Tornado on Mar 4, 1964, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $1.8M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 9, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35677 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waterloo, AL, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.1K in property damage.
Yes, Waterloo (ZIP 35677) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 31, 2015.
Waterloo has 17 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 $6.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35677 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 4, 1964. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.4M in property damage in the Waterloo, AL area (ZIP 35677). 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 →