ZIP code 35750, covering Hazel Green, AL, has 115 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 58 hailstorms, 28 tornadoes, and 11 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 209 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hazel Green is hailstorms, with 58 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2023.
There have been 28 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (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 $4.3M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 10% 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.
Hazel Green 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.
Hazel Green has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $31K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
Hazel Green has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 19, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hazel Green was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. 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 35750 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), tornadoes (28 events), extreme heat events (11 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hazel Green, AL, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $115K in property damage.
Yes, Hazel Green (ZIP 35750) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $75K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 19, 2021.
Hazel Green has 28 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 $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35750 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.1M in property damage in the Hazel Green, AL area (ZIP 35750). 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 →