ZIP code 35759, covering Meridianville, AL, has 91 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 55 hailstorms, 11 extreme heat events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 107 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Meridianville is hailstorms, with 55 recorded events making up 60% 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 11 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 12% 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.
Meridianville has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
Meridianville 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.
Meridianville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 9, 2024.
Meridianville has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K 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 Meridianville was Ice Storm on Dec 23, 1998, which caused $1.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 2, 1997 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35759 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), extreme heat events (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Meridianville, AL, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $115K in property damage.
Yes, Meridianville (ZIP 35759) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 19, 2021.
Meridianville has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35759 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 23, 1998. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Meridianville, AL area (ZIP 35759). 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 →