Friendship, TN (ZIP 38034) has experienced 89 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 36 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $526.5M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 49 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (36 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (20%) 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 $7.2M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (41%) 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 $515.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 7, 2025.
Friendship 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.
Friendship has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Friendship has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 6, 1994.
The most significant disaster event on record for Friendship was Flood on May 1, 2010, which caused $500M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 1, 2010), causing $14M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 19, 2011 also caused significant damage ($3.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38034 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Friendship, TN, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $28K in property damage.
Yes, Friendship (ZIP 38034) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $515.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 7, 2025.
Friendship has 20 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 $7.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38034 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2010. This event caused $500M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $526.5M in property damage in the Friendship, TN area (ZIP 38034). 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 →