Collinsville, AL (ZIP 35961) has experienced 119 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 79 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.3M. These events have resulted in 28 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (79 total). 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 $387K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% 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 $6.3M in documented property damage. 27 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
Collinsville has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (22%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2002.
Collinsville 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 $208K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
Collinsville has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Collinsville 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 Collinsville was EF4 Tornado on Apr 24, 2010, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 22, 1997), causing $2.2M 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 35961 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (79 events), tornadoes (23 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (3 events), wildfires (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Collinsville, AL, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $387K in property damage.
Yes, Collinsville (ZIP 35961) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $208K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
Collinsville has 23 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 $6.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35961 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 $9.3M in property damage in the Collinsville, AL area (ZIP 35961). 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 →