Federal records document 85 natural disaster events in the Fyffe, AL area (ZIP 35971). These include 48 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.2M. These events have resulted in 28 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fyffe is hailstorms, with 48 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $274K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (25%) 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 $8.3M in documented property damage. 26 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.
Fyffe 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.
Fyffe has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $265K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Fyffe has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 5, 2020.
Fyffe 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 Fyffe was EF4 Tornado on Mar 27, 1994, which caused $5M 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 35971 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (20 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (2 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 Fyffe, AL, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $274K in property damage.
Yes, Fyffe (ZIP 35971) has 2 recorded flood events. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 5, 2020.
Fyffe has 20 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 $8.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35971 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 27, 1994. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.2M in property damage in the Fyffe, AL area (ZIP 35971). 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 →