Federal records document 101 natural disaster events in the Huntsville, AL area (ZIP 35824). These include 63 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $269.6M. These events have resulted in 29 recorded deaths and 546 injuries.
With 63 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (29%) 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 $266.6M in documented property damage. 26 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
Huntsville has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2002.
Huntsville has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $610K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 18, 2017.
Huntsville has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on May 2, 2012.
Huntsville has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 23, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Huntsville was EF4 Tornado on Nov 15, 1989, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 21 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Dec 18, 1967 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35824 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme heat events (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Huntsville, AL, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Huntsville (ZIP 35824) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $225K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 23, 2012.
Huntsville has 17 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 $266.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35824 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 15, 1989. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 21 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $269.6M in property damage in the Huntsville, AL area (ZIP 35824). 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 →