Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 37829 in Oakdale, TN. These include 20 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
With 20 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Oakdale has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $489K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 9, 2024.
Oakdale has experienced 2 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 $970.5K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 10, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oakdale was EF3 Tornado on Nov 10, 2002, which caused $968K in property damage and was linked to 7 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Feb 28, 2011), causing $275K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37829 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (6 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oakdale, TN, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Oakdale (ZIP 37829) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $489K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 9, 2024.
Oakdale has 2 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 $970.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 10, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37829 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 10, 2002. This event caused $968K in documented property damage. It resulted in 7 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Oakdale, TN area (ZIP 37829). 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 →