Federal records document 188 natural disaster events in the Harvest, AL area (ZIP 35749). These include 132 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 11 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.7M. These events have resulted in 24 recorded deaths and 312 injuries.
With 132 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $146K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. 23 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 6% 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.
Harvest 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.
Harvest has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 28, 2018.
Harvest has experienced 6 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 $119K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harvest was EF2 Tornado on Mar 11, 1963, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 23, 1998), causing $1.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 6, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35749 has experienced 188 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (132 events), tornadoes (22 events), extreme heat events (11 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (6 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harvest, AL, with 132 events documented. These events have caused a combined $146K in property damage.
Yes, Harvest (ZIP 35749) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $119K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2012.
Harvest has 22 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 $4.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35749 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 11, 1963. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.7M in property damage in the Harvest, AL area (ZIP 35749). 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 →