Federal records document 57 natural disaster events in the Paint Rock, AL area (ZIP 35764). These include 28 hailstorms, 11 extreme heat events, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $255.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 95 injuries.
With 28 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 19% 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.
Paint Rock 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.
Paint Rock has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $252.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
Paint Rock has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 7, 1996.
Paint Rock has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 8, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paint Rock was EF4 Tornado on Nov 15, 1989, which caused $250M in property damage. 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 35764 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), extreme heat events (11 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paint Rock, AL, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Paint Rock (ZIP 35764) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 23, 2012.
Paint Rock has 6 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 $252.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35764 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 $255.1M in property damage in the Paint Rock, AL area (ZIP 35764). 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 →