Gallant, AL (ZIP 35972) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 21 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $32K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
Gallant has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $71K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2010.
Gallant has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Gallant 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). Flood-related events have caused a combined $104K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 6, 2009.
Gallant 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.
Gallant has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gallant was EF4 Tornado on Nov 24, 2001, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35972 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gallant, AL, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32K in property damage.
Yes, Gallant (ZIP 35972) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $104K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 6, 2009.
Gallant has 7 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 $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35972 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 24, 2001. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Gallant, AL area (ZIP 35972). 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 →