Federal records document 136 natural disaster events in the New Market, AL area (ZIP 35761). These include 73 hailstorms, 35 tornadoes, and 11 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.2M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 214 injuries.
With 73 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
There have been 35 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 $7.4M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 8% 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.
New Market 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.
New Market has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 9, 2024.
New Market has experienced 3 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). Flood-related events have caused a combined $40K 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 New Market was EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 23, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35761 has experienced 136 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), tornadoes (35 events), extreme heat events (11 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Market, AL, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $130K in property damage.
Yes, New Market (ZIP 35761) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 19, 2021.
New Market has 35 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 $7.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35761 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 $10.2M in property damage in the New Market, AL area (ZIP 35761). 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 →