Mc Donald, TN (ZIP 37353) has experienced 83 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.7M. These events have resulted in 21 recorded deaths and 519 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (50 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (30%) 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 $55.4M in documented property damage. 21 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Mc Donald has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
Mc Donald has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 1, 2009.
Mc Donald has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $520K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mc Donald was EF4 Tornado on Apr 27, 2011, which caused $23M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 27, 2011), causing $20M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012 also caused significant damage ($3.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37353 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (7 events), earthquakes (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mc Donald, TN, with 50 events documented.
Yes, Mc Donald (ZIP 37353) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
Mc Donald has 20 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 $55.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37353 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2011. This event caused $23M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $59.7M in property damage in the Mc Donald, TN area (ZIP 37353). 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 →