Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 38042 in Hickory Valley, TN. These include 15 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Hickory Valley is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $16.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Hickory Valley 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 $32.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Hickory Valley has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Hickory Valley has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $181K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
Hickory Valley has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hickory Valley was EF2 Tornado on Apr 3, 2025, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 31, 2023), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38042 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (4 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hickory Valley, TN, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16.4K in property damage.
Yes, Hickory Valley (ZIP 38042) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $181K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
Hickory Valley has 4 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38042 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 2025. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Hickory Valley, TN area (ZIP 38042). 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 →