ZIP code 37388, covering Dickel, TN, has 92 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 28 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 74 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dickel is hailstorms, with 47 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (14%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 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 $547.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Dickel has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $72K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2015.
Dickel has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $629K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dickel was 2.8" Hail on Oct 18, 2011, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 29, 2016), causing $750K in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 15, 2021 also caused significant damage ($629K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37388 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), tornadoes (28 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dickel, TN, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Dickel (ZIP 37388) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $547.4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2023.
Dickel has 28 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 $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37388 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Oct 18, 2011. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.6M in property damage in the Dickel, TN area (ZIP 37388). 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 →