ZIP code 35768, covering Hytop, AL, has 74 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hytop is hailstorms, with 42 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
Hytop 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2002.
Hytop has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $331K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 9, 2024.
Hytop 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 29, 2011.
Hytop 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hytop was EF2 Tornado on May 19, 1973, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 22, 2000), causing $2M in damages. Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35768 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hytop, AL, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110K in property damage.
Yes, Hytop (ZIP 35768) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $330K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 29, 2011.
Hytop has 13 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35768 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 19, 1973. 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 $7.3M in property damage in the Hytop, AL area (ZIP 35768). 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 →