Bumpus Mills, TN (ZIP 37028) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.9M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (13 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
Bumpus Mills has experienced 5 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2022.
Bumpus Mills has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2017.
Bumpus Mills has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $13.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2016.
Bumpus Mills has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bumpus Mills was Flash Flood on Apr 27, 2013, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 7, 2016), causing $3.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 12, 1978 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37028 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bumpus Mills, TN, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7K in property damage.
Yes, Bumpus Mills (ZIP 37028) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2016.
Bumpus Mills has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37028 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 27, 2013. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.9M in property damage in the Bumpus Mills, TN area (ZIP 37028). 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 →