Federal records document 97 natural disaster events in the Valley Head, AL area (ZIP 35989). These include 46 hailstorms, 27 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 55 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Valley Head is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $63K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (15%) 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 $9.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.
Valley Head 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.
Valley Head has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
Valley Head has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 2, 2003.
Valley Head has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 18, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Valley Head was EF3 Tornado on May 19, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 19, 1973), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 24, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35989 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (27 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (9 events), earthquakes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Valley Head, AL, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $63K in property damage.
Yes, Valley Head (ZIP 35989) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 25, 2015.
Valley Head has 27 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 $9.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35989 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 19, 1983. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.2M in property damage in the Valley Head, AL area (ZIP 35989). 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 →