Federal records document 61 natural disaster events in the Langston, AL area (ZIP 35755). These include 21 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (34% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (20%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2025.
Langston 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 $170K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
Langston has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $370K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Langston 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). 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 5, 2020.
Langston has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 2, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Langston was Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 28, 1996), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35755 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (20 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Langston, AL, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $125K in property damage.
Yes, Langston (ZIP 35755) has 2 recorded flood events. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 5, 2020.
Langston has 20 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35755 was Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Mar 7, 1996. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Langston, AL area (ZIP 35755). 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 →