Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 37078 in Hurricane Mills, TN. These include 20 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $107.2M. These events have resulted in 23 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 20 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (46%) 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 $105.3M in documented property damage. 23 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 6, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Hurricane Mills has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 24, 2023.
Hurricane Mills has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hurricane Mills was Flash Flood on Aug 21, 2021, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 19 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (May 2, 2010), causing $2.8M in damages. Flash Flood on May 1, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37078 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hurricane Mills, TN, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Hurricane Mills (ZIP 37078) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $105.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 6, 2021.
Hurricane Mills has 11 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37078 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 21, 2021. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It resulted in 19 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $107.2M in property damage in the Hurricane Mills, TN area (ZIP 37078). 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 →