ZIP code 35741, covering Brownsboro, AL, has 134 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 89 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 11 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $253.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 98 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Brownsboro is hailstorms, with 89 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $157K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 14, 2016.
Brownsboro has experienced 8 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2002.
Brownsboro has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2025.
Brownsboro 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 $62K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 2, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brownsboro was EF4 Tornado on Nov 15, 1989, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 23, 1998), causing $1.5M in damages. Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35741 has experienced 134 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (89 events), tornadoes (13 events), extreme heat events (11 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brownsboro, AL, with 89 events documented. These events have caused a combined $157K in property damage.
Yes, Brownsboro (ZIP 35741) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $62K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 2, 2010.
Brownsboro has 13 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 $250.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35741 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 15, 1989. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $253.7M in property damage in the Brownsboro, AL area (ZIP 35741). 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 →