ZIP code 35765, covering Pisgah, AL, has 89 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 28 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.3M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 52 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pisgah is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $133K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (25%) 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 $15.4M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 2024.
Pisgah has experienced 9 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2002.
Pisgah has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2023.
Pisgah 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.
Pisgah has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pisgah was EF1 Tornado on Mar 25, 2023, which caused $5.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 8, 2024), causing $4.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 19, 1973 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35765 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (28 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pisgah, AL, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $133K in property damage.
Yes, Pisgah (ZIP 35765) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2011.
Pisgah has 28 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 $15.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35765 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 25, 2023. This event caused $5.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.3M in property damage in the Pisgah, AL area (ZIP 35765). 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 →