ZIP code 35954, covering Attalla, AL, has 122 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 78 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.2M. A total of 64 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 78 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $197K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (13%) 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 $6.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
Attalla 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.
Attalla has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $212K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 12, 2009.
Attalla 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.
Attalla 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 Attalla was EF4 Tornado on Apr 24, 2010, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 5, 1985), causing $2.5M 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 35954 has experienced 122 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (78 events), tornadoes (24 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 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Attalla, AL, with 78 events documented. These events have caused a combined $197K in property damage.
Yes, Attalla (ZIP 35954) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $212K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 12, 2009.
Attalla has 24 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 $6.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35954 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 24, 2010. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.2M in property damage in the Attalla, AL area (ZIP 35954). 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 →