Federal records document 99 natural disaster events in the Horton, AL area (ZIP 35980). These include 49 hailstorms, 28 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 52 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Horton is hailstorms, with 49 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (14%) 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 $23.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Horton 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.
Horton has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $73K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Horton has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2011.
Horton 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 Horton was EF3 Tornado on Apr 24, 2010, which caused $14M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 5, 1985), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Feb 22, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35980 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (28 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Horton, AL, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Horton (ZIP 35980) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2011.
Horton has 28 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 $23.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35980 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 $24.9M in property damage in the Horton, AL area (ZIP 35980). 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 →