Federal records document 86 natural disaster events in the Glencoe, AL area (ZIP 35905). These include 52 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $167.3M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 103 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Glencoe is hailstorms, with 52 recorded events making up 60% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $119K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (31%) 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 $165.9M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 14, 2019.
Glencoe has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $67K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Glencoe has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $118K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 24, 2010.
Glencoe has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $118K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 18, 2013.
Glencoe has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glencoe was EF4 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $122M in property damage and was linked to 8 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $19M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Dec 16, 2000 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35905 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glencoe, AL, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $119K in property damage.
Yes, Glencoe (ZIP 35905) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $118K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 24, 2010.
Glencoe has 16 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 $165.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 14, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35905 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $122M in documented property damage. It resulted in 8 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $167.3M in property damage in the Glencoe, AL area (ZIP 35905). 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 →