Heflin, AL (ZIP 36264) has experienced 107 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 18 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Heflin is hailstorms, with 50 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $204K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 17, 2022.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (13%) 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 $13.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2018.
There have been 18 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 5, 2024.
Heflin 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $122K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 28, 2005.
Heflin has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
Heflin has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 26, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Heflin was EF3 Tornado on Feb 26, 2008, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 11, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 36264 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (23 events), wildfires (18 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Heflin, AL, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $204K in property damage.
Yes, Heflin (ZIP 36264) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $110K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
Heflin has 23 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 $13.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 36264 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 26, 2008. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.3M in property damage in the Heflin, AL area (ZIP 36264). 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 →