ZIP code 35756, covering Zcta 35756, AL, has 186 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 128 hailstorms, 30 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $272.2M. These events have resulted in 47 recorded deaths and 652 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Zcta 35756 is hailstorms, with 128 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $114K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (30%) 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 $269.1M in documented property damage. 44 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $643.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2023.
Zcta 35756 has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2002.
Zcta 35756 has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on May 2, 2012.
Zcta 35756 has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 23, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 35756 was EF4 Tornado on Nov 15, 1989, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 21 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Dec 18, 1967 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35756 has experienced 186 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (128 events), tornadoes (30 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme heat events (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 35756, AL, with 128 events documented. These events have caused a combined $114K in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 35756 (ZIP 35756) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $225K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 23, 2012.
Zcta 35756 has 30 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 $269.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35756 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 15, 1989. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 21 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $272.2M in property damage in the Zcta 35756, AL area (ZIP 35756). 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 →