ZIP code 35966, covering Flat Rock, AL, has 76 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.1M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
With 35 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $64K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (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 $28.9M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 25, 2023.
Flat Rock has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2010.
Flat Rock 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
Flat Rock has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2014.
Flat Rock has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Flat Rock was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $20M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 25, 2023), causing $5.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Dec 25, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35966 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (25 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Flat Rock, AL, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $64K in property damage.
Yes, Flat Rock (ZIP 35966) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
Flat Rock has 25 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 $28.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 25, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35966 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.1M in property damage in the Flat Rock, AL area (ZIP 35966). 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 →