Estillfork, AL (ZIP 35745) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 12 tornadoes, 7 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (12 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 2024.
Estillfork has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 5, 2013.
Estillfork has experienced 2 blizzards on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2010.
Estillfork has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $27K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 9, 2024.
Estillfork has experienced 1 flood 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Estillfork was EF2 Tornado on Nov 7, 1996, which caused $510K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 17, 2010), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35745 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (12 events), hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Estillfork, AL, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Estillfork (ZIP 35745) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2010.
Estillfork has 12 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35745 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 7, 1996. This event caused $510K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Estillfork, AL area (ZIP 35745). 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 →