Halls, TN (ZIP 38040) has experienced 114 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 30 tornadoes, and 20 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $84.7M. These events have resulted in 16 recorded deaths and 90 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (40 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $280.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (17%) 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 $66.8M in documented property damage. 15 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (50%) 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 $17.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 7, 2025.
Halls 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $56K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Halls has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $381K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
Halls has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 29, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Halls was EF2 Tornado on May 4, 2003, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 2, 2010), causing $9.5M in damages. Flood on Mar 1, 1997 also caused significant damage ($5.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38040 has experienced 114 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (30 events), floods (20 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (10 events), earthquakes (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Halls, TN, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $280.3K in property damage.
Yes, Halls (ZIP 38040) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 7, 2025.
Halls has 30 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 $66.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38040 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 2003. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $84.7M in property damage in the Halls, TN area (ZIP 38040). 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 →