Federal records document 189 natural disaster events in the Arlington, TN area (ZIP 38002). These include 91 hailstorms, 26 extreme heat events, and 24 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $185.3M. These events have resulted in 92 recorded deaths and 267 injuries.
With 91 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $74K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (42%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 65 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.1M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 1, 2010.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (60%) 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 $132.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 21, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $44.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Arlington has experienced 10 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 13, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arlington was Flash Flood on Jun 29, 2014, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2010), causing $50M in damages. 109 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 22, 2003 also caused significant damage ($40M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38002 has experienced 189 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (91 events), extreme heat events (26 events), tornadoes (24 events), floods (20 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (10 events), and extreme cold events (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arlington, TN, with 91 events documented. These events have caused a combined $74K in property damage.
Yes, Arlington (ZIP 38002) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $132.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 21, 2023.
Arlington has 24 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 $8.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 1, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38002 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 29, 2014. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $185.3M in property damage in the Arlington, TN area (ZIP 38002). 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 →