Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 35979 in Higdon, AL. These include 21 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.3M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (21 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $476K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 17, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $21.7M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Higdon has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2010.
Higdon 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
Higdon has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Higdon was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $20M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Dec 25, 2015), causing $1M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35979 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (6 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Higdon, AL, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $476K in property damage.
Yes, Higdon (ZIP 35979) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
Higdon has 11 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 $21.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35979 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.3M in property damage in the Higdon, AL area (ZIP 35979). 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 →