New Hope, AL (ZIP 35760) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 49 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (49 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $13K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
New Hope has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 29, 2016.
New Hope 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.
New Hope 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $557K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
New Hope has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 2, 2024.
New Hope 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 New Hope was EF2 Tornado on Nov 22, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35760 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Hope, AL, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13K in property damage.
Yes, New Hope (ZIP 35760) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $557K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
New Hope has 9 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 29, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35760 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 22, 1992. 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 $5.5M in property damage in the New Hope, AL area (ZIP 35760). 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 →