Washburn, TN (ZIP 37888) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (17 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Washburn has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (100%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Washburn has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $352.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Washburn has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 17, 2019.
Washburn has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 1998.
Washburn has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Washburn was Flash Flood on Mar 28, 2021, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 23, 2019), causing $700K in damages. Flood on Feb 14, 2003 also caused significant damage ($536K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 37888 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Washburn, TN, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Washburn (ZIP 37888) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 28, 2021.
Washburn has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $352.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 37888 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Mar 28, 2021. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Washburn, TN area (ZIP 37888). 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 →