Federal records document 64 natural disaster events in the Leesburg, AL area (ZIP 35983). These include 42 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Leesburg is hailstorms, with 42 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $96K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
Leesburg has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $368K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Leesburg has experienced 7 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
Leesburg has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $34K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 16, 2010.
Leesburg has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Leesburg 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 Leesburg was EF2 Tornado on Nov 10, 2002, which caused $1.2M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (Mar 7, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35983 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (3 events), wildfires (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leesburg, AL, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $96K in property damage.
Yes, Leesburg (ZIP 35983) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $34K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2010.
Leesburg has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35983 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 10, 2002. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Leesburg, AL area (ZIP 35983). 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 →