ZIP code 38015, covering Burlison, TN, has 69 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $111.5M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Burlison is hailstorms, with 36 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $23.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $24.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Burlison 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $126K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 23, 2022.
Burlison has experienced 6 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 $86.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Burlison has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 19, 1994.
Burlison has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 3, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burlison was EF3 Tornado on Mar 31, 2023, which caused $80M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 1, 2010), causing $20.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 9, 2002 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38015 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), earthquakes (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burlison, TN, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.1K in property damage.
Yes, Burlison (ZIP 38015) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Burlison has 6 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 $86.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38015 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 31, 2023. This event caused $80M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $111.5M in property damage in the Burlison, TN area (ZIP 38015). 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 →