ZIP code 38006, covering Bells, TN, has 69 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $146.8M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 156 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bells is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $84.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (33%) 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 $146.5M in documented property damage. 17 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 2, 2016.
Bells has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $173K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Bells has experienced 9 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 $51K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Bells has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $26.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bells was EF4 Tornado on Feb 5, 2008, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 4, 2003), causing $30M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Feb 5, 2008 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38006 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (9 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bells, TN, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $84.3K in property damage.
Yes, Bells (ZIP 38006) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $173K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Bells has 15 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 $146.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 2, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38006 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 5, 2008. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $146.8M in property damage in the Bells, TN area (ZIP 38006). 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 →