ZIP code 35957, covering Boaz, AL, has 146 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 72 hailstorms, 44 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $36M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 114 injuries.
With 72 recorded incidents (49% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 44 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (20%) 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 $34.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $73K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Boaz 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.
Boaz 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 26, 2012.
Boaz 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 Boaz was EF3 Tornado on Apr 24, 2010, which caused $14M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 24, 2010), causing $3M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 24, 2010 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35957 has experienced 146 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), tornadoes (44 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (6 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boaz, AL, with 72 events documented. These events have caused a combined $115K in property damage.
Yes, Boaz (ZIP 35957) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $285K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 26, 2012.
Boaz has 44 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 $34.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35957 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 $36M in property damage in the Boaz, AL area (ZIP 35957). 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 →