ZIP code 35903, covering Hokes Bluff, AL, has 107 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 71 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 90 injuries.
With 71 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $107K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (24%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $43.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Hokes Bluff has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $71K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2010.
Hokes Bluff has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 16, 2010.
Hokes Bluff has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 3, 2023.
Hokes Bluff 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 Hokes Bluff was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $19M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 16, 2000), causing $10M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($9.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35903 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hokes Bluff, AL, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $107K in property damage.
Yes, Hokes Bluff (ZIP 35903) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $120K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2010.
Hokes Bluff has 17 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 $43.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35903 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $19M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.2M in property damage in the Hokes Bluff, AL area (ZIP 35903). 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 →