Snead, AL (ZIP 35952) has experienced 106 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 58 hailstorms, 26 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.3M. A total of 92 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (58 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $73K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (23%) 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 $22M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Snead 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.
Snead has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $53K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Snead has experienced 5 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $124K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2011.
Snead 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 Snead 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. EF3 Tornado on Apr 5, 1985 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35952 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), tornadoes (26 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Snead, AL, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $73K in property damage.
Yes, Snead (ZIP 35952) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $124K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2011.
Snead has 26 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 $22M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35952 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 $23.3M in property damage in the Snead, AL area (ZIP 35952). 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 →