Burns, TN (ZIP 37029) has experienced 91 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 55 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 12 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Burns is hailstorms, with 55 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. 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 $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
Burns has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 9, 2023.
Burns has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 11, 2021.
Burns has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $161K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burns was Flood on May 2, 2010, which caused $3.6M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Dec 9, 2023), causing $1.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Dec 11, 2021 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37029 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (10 events), and blizzards (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burns, TN, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Burns (ZIP 37029) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
Burns has 10 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37029 was Flood, which occurred on May 2, 2010. This event caused $3.6M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.7M in property damage in the Burns, TN area (ZIP 37029). 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 →