Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Geraldine, AL area (ZIP 35974). These include 23 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.2M. These events have resulted in 27 recorded deaths and 52 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Geraldine is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $82K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (24%) 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 $11.7M in documented property damage. 27 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
Geraldine 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.
Geraldine has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 9, 2019.
Geraldine 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 Geraldine was EF4 Tornado on Mar 27, 1994, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 24, 2010), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 8, 1973 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35974 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Geraldine, AL, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $82K in property damage.
Geraldine has 17 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 $11.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35974 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 $14.2M in property damage in the Geraldine, AL area (ZIP 35974). 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 →