ZIP code 35906, covering Rainbow City, AL, has 90 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 52 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $125M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 71 injuries.
With 52 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $37K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $123.4M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Rainbow City 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.
Rainbow City has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 24, 2010.
Rainbow City has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $334K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 3, 2023.
Rainbow City 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 Rainbow City was EF4 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $122M in property damage and was linked to 8 fatalities. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35906 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rainbow City, AL, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $37K in property damage.
Yes, Rainbow City (ZIP 35906) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $130K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 24, 2010.
Rainbow City 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 $123.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35906 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 $125M in property damage in the Rainbow City, AL area (ZIP 35906). 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 →