Gallaway, TN (ZIP 38036) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $52.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Gallaway is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 28, 2016.
Gallaway 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.
Gallaway has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $51.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 21, 2023.
Gallaway 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.
Gallaway has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 1971.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gallaway was Flood on May 1, 2010, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 3, 2016), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38036 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (8 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gallaway, TN, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100 in property damage.
Yes, Gallaway (ZIP 38036) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $51.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 21, 2023.
Gallaway has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38036 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2010. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $52.3M in property damage in the Gallaway, TN area (ZIP 38036). 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 →