Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 38044 in Hornsby, TN. These include 13 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.6M. These events have resulted in 37 recorded deaths and 145 injuries.
With 13 recorded incidents (33% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $22.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
Hornsby 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.
Hornsby has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $42.3M in documented property damage. 37 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Hornsby has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Hornsby has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hornsby was EF3 Tornado on Mar 31, 2023, which caused $20M in property damage and was linked to 9 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 2, 2025), causing $11M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 2, 2010 also caused significant damage ($7.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38044 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hornsby, TN, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $22.7K in property damage.
Yes, Hornsby (ZIP 38044) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $180K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
Hornsby has 9 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 $42.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38044 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 31, 2023. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It resulted in 9 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.6M in property damage in the Hornsby, TN area (ZIP 38044). 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 →