Federal records document 99 natural disaster events in the Zcta 35956, AL area (ZIP 35956). These include 51 hailstorms, 27 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. A total of 58 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Zcta 35956 is hailstorms, with 51 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $97K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (11%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Zcta 35956 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.
Zcta 35956 has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 26, 2012.
Zcta 35956 has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $33K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Zcta 35956 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 Zcta 35956 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 35956 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), tornadoes (27 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 35956, AL, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $97K in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 35956 (ZIP 35956) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $270K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 26, 2012.
Zcta 35956 has 27 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35956 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 $7.3M in property damage in the Zcta 35956, AL area (ZIP 35956). 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 →