Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 35584
Sipsey, Alabama
Risk Summary for ZIP 35584
ZIP 35584 scores 6.9/10 (High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Tornado.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Above-average risk — check your policy limits
Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 35584, Alabama
Located in the interior eastern United States, ZIP 35584 serves the Sipsey community. The humid subtropical climate of this part of Alabama — bringing hot, humid summers and mild winters typical of the Deep South — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.
ZIP 35584's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.9/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Tornadoes represent the primary threat to life and property here, with the local geography placing the community squarely in a high-frequency severe weather corridor. Secondary hazards include heat and earthquake.
Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 35584's natural disaster risk is well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 6.0/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by tornado and heat, as measured by FEMA across Alabama. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
ZIP 35584's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.
What this means for ZIP 35584: Tornado preparedness
- Enable Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone and have a NOAA weather radio as a backup.
- Review whether your insurance covers wind and debris damage, and document belongings in advance.
- Identify the safest interior room on the lowest floor — away from windows — as your shelter.
Risk for the surrounding area
Local Factors for ZIP 35584
These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 35584 from other communities in Alabama County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
285
RuralGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 33.8°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Moderate — seasonal fire risk
Fire score: 6.7/10
Coordinates
33.8216° N, 87.0869° W
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
Recent Climate Data for ZIP 35584
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only — consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.