Federal records document 126 natural disaster events in the Albertville, AL area (ZIP 35950). These include 69 hailstorms, 34 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 70 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Albertville is hailstorms, with 69 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (12%) 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 $23.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Albertville has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Albertville has experienced 8 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
Albertville has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 26, 2012.
Albertville has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 2, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Albertville was EF3 Tornado on Apr 24, 2010, which caused $14M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 5, 1985), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Feb 22, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35950 has experienced 126 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), tornadoes (34 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Albertville, AL, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $85K in property damage.
Yes, Albertville (ZIP 35950) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $170K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 26, 2012.
Albertville has 34 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 $23.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35950 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 24, 2010. This event caused $14M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.6M in property damage in the Albertville, AL area (ZIP 35950). 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 →