Guntersville, AL (ZIP 35976) has experienced 200 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 114 hailstorms, 54 tornadoes, and 15 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.2M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 92 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (114 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $336K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Tornadoes account for 27% of the disaster record here, with 54 events documented. Of these, 9 (17%) 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 $36.4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $155.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 2, 2024.
Guntersville has experienced 8 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
Guntersville has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 6, 2021.
Guntersville has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 2, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Guntersville was EF3 Tornado on Apr 24, 2010, which caused $14M 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 35976 has experienced 200 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (114 events), tornadoes (54 events), severe wind events (15 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (6 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Guntersville, AL, with 114 events documented. These events have caused a combined $336K in property damage.
Yes, Guntersville (ZIP 35976) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $115K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 6, 2021.
Guntersville has 54 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 $36.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35976 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 24, 2010. This event caused $14M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.2M in property damage in the Guntersville, AL area (ZIP 35976). 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 →