ZIP code 35981, covering Ider, AL, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 23 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.6M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (19%) 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 $8.5M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 25, 2023.
Ider 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.
Ider has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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.
Ider has experienced 1 hurricane on record. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 14, 2007.
Ider has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 20, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ider was EF1 Tornado on Mar 25, 2023, which caused $5.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 25, 2010), causing $1.3M in damages. Flash Flood on Dec 25, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35981 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (21 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (4 events), hurricane (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ider, AL, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7K in property damage.
Yes, Ider (ZIP 35981) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
Ider has 21 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 $8.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 25, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35981 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 25, 2023. This event caused $5.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.6M in property damage in the Ider, AL area (ZIP 35981). 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 →