Gadsden, AL (ZIP 35904) has experienced 95 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 64 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.3M. A total of 58 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (64 total). 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 $189K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $13.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Gadsden 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.
Gadsden 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.
Gadsden 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.
Gadsden 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 Gadsden was EF3 Tornado on Dec 16, 2000, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 24, 2010), causing $3M 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 35904 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gadsden, AL, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $189K in property damage.
Yes, Gadsden (ZIP 35904) 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.
Gadsden has 11 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 $13.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35904 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 16, 2000. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.3M in property damage in the Gadsden, AL area (ZIP 35904). 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 →