Fort Payne, AL (ZIP 35967) has experienced 119 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 62 hailstorms, 20 wildfires, and 19 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 55 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (62 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $223K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 2, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (21%) 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 $6.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
Fort Payne 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.
Fort Payne has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $265K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
Fort Payne has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 2, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Payne was EF3 Tornado on May 19, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 19, 1973), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 24, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35967 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), wildfires (20 events), tornadoes (19 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (4 events), earthquakes (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Payne, AL, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $223K in property damage.
Yes, Fort Payne (ZIP 35967) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $265K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
Fort Payne has 19 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 $6.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35967 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 19, 1983. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.7M in property damage in the Fort Payne, AL area (ZIP 35967). 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 →