Big Cove, AL (ZIP 35763) has experienced 105 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 64 hailstorms, 11 extreme heat events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $256.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 103 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (64 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 10% 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.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $253.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
Big Cove 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.
Big Cove has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $229K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
Big Cove 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 May 20, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Cove was EF4 Tornado on Nov 15, 1989, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 22, 1992), 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 35763 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), extreme heat events (11 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Cove, AL, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Big Cove (ZIP 35763) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $229K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
Big Cove has 11 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 $253.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35763 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 15, 1989. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $256.3M in property damage in the Big Cove, AL area (ZIP 35763). 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 →