ZIP code 37049, covering Cross Plains, TN, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (27 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (57%) 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 $10.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (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 $7.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Cross Plains has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 31, 2023.
Cross Plains has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 30, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cross Plains was Flash Flood on Jul 7, 2016, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 11, 2016), causing $3M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 27, 1970 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37049 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (8 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cross Plains, TN, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6K in property damage.
Yes, Cross Plains (ZIP 37049) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Cross Plains has 13 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 $7.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37049 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 7, 2016. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.8M in property damage in the Cross Plains, TN area (ZIP 37049). 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 →