Sylvania, AL (ZIP 35988) has experienced 54 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.8M. A total of 51 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (27 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $191K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.
Sylvania 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.
Sylvania has experienced 3 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 18, 2013.
Sylvania 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 Sylvania was EF3 Tornado on May 8, 2024, which caused $4.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 19, 1973), causing $2.5M in damages. Cold/Wind Chill on Mar 7, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35988 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sylvania, AL, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $191K in property damage.
Sylvania has 14 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 $7.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35988 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 $9.8M in property damage in the Sylvania, AL area (ZIP 35988). 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 →