ZIP code 38012, covering Brownsville, TN, has 79 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $68.1M. These events have resulted in 29 recorded deaths and 122 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Brownsville is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $60.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (23%) 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 $67.1M in documented property damage. 26 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $646K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2022.
Brownsville has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $176K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Brownsville 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $127K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brownsville was EF4 Tornado on May 4, 2003, which caused $30M in property damage and was linked to 11 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jan 17, 1999), causing $25M 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 38012 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (22 events), blizzards (12 events), severe wind events (9 events), and floods (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brownsville, TN, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60.3K in property damage.
Yes, Brownsville (ZIP 38012) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $127K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Brownsville has 22 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 $67.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38012 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 2003. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It resulted in 11 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $68.1M in property damage in the Brownsville, TN area (ZIP 38012). 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 →