Federal records document 83 natural disaster events in the Rainsville, AL area (ZIP 35986). These include 47 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 76 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rainsville is hailstorms, with 47 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $245K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (26%) 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 $12M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.
Rainsville has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2002.
Rainsville has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Rainsville has experienced 2 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
Rainsville 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 Rainsville was EF3 Tornado on May 8, 2024, which caused $4.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 19, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 19, 1973 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35986 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), tornadoes (19 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (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 Rainsville, AL, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $245K in property damage.
Yes, Rainsville (ZIP 35986) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
Rainsville has 19 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 $12M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35986 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 2024. This event caused $4.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.8M in property damage in the Rainsville, AL area (ZIP 35986). 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 →