Federal records document 108 natural disaster events in the Zcta 35968, AL area (ZIP 35968). These include 61 hailstorms, 26 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 70 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Zcta 35968 is hailstorms, with 61 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $297K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (12%) 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 $8.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
Zcta 35968 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.
Zcta 35968 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.
Zcta 35968 has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Zcta 35968 has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 2, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 35968 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. EF2 Tornado on Apr 22, 1997 also caused significant damage ($2.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35968 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), tornadoes (26 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), earthquakes (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 35968, AL, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $297K in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 35968 (ZIP 35968) 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.
Zcta 35968 has 26 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 $8.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35968 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 $11.8M in property damage in the Zcta 35968, AL area (ZIP 35968). 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 →