Gurley, AL (ZIP 35748) has experienced 123 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 84 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 11 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $255.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 95 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (84 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $42K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.9M 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 9% 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.
Gurley 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.
Gurley has experienced 2 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 $37K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 23, 2012.
Gurley has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gurley was EF4 Tornado on Nov 15, 1989, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 23, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35748 has experienced 123 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (84 events), tornadoes (15 events), extreme heat events (11 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gurley, AL, with 84 events documented. These events have caused a combined $42K in property damage.
Yes, Gurley (ZIP 35748) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $37K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 23, 2012.
Gurley has 15 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 $252.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35748 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 $255.6M in property damage in the Gurley, AL area (ZIP 35748). 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 →