Lenox, TN (ZIP 38047) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 11 blizzards, 7 floods, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.9M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 72 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 30% of all recorded events (11 total). Winter storm events have caused a combined $31K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2012.
Lenox has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 8, 2012.
Lenox has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $254.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2015.
Lenox has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $22.2M in documented property damage. 16 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Lenox has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 24, 2019.
Lenox has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lenox was EF3 Tornado on Apr 2, 2006, which caused $20M in property damage and was linked to 16 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Mar 1, 1997), causing $2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 2, 2025 also caused significant damage ($1.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38047 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (11 events), floods (7 events), hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), earthquakes (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lenox, TN, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $31K in property damage.
Yes, Lenox (ZIP 38047) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 8, 2012.
Lenox has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $22.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38047 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 2, 2006. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It resulted in 16 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.9M in property damage in the Lenox, TN area (ZIP 38047). 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 →