Federal records document 91 natural disaster events in the Fort Pillow, TN area (ZIP 38041). These include 36 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.2M. These events have resulted in 16 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
With 36 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $21.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.3M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (44%) 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. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Fort Pillow 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.
Fort Pillow has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 25, 2015.
Fort Pillow has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 27, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Pillow was Flash Flood on May 1, 2010, which caused $20.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 9, 2002), causing $6M in damages. Flash Flood on May 1, 2010 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38041 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (10 events), earthquakes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Pillow, TN, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21.1K in property damage.
Yes, Fort Pillow (ZIP 38041) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Fort Pillow has 19 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 $7.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38041 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2010. This event caused $20.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.2M in property damage in the Fort Pillow, TN area (ZIP 38041). 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 →