ZIP code 35816, covering Huntsville, AL, has 152 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 103 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 11 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 108 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Huntsville is hailstorms, with 103 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $157K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has 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 7% 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.
Huntsville 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.
Huntsville has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2025.
Huntsville has experienced 5 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 $66K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Huntsville was EF3 Tornado on Apr 1, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 23, 1998), causing $1.5M 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 35816 has experienced 152 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (103 events), tornadoes (16 events), extreme heat events (11 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Huntsville, AL, with 103 events documented. These events have caused a combined $157K in property damage.
Yes, Huntsville (ZIP 35816) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $66K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2012.
Huntsville has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35816 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 1, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.9M in property damage in the Huntsville, AL area (ZIP 35816). 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 →