Federal records document 188 natural disaster events in the Millington, TN area (ZIP 38053). These include 73 hailstorms, 27 tornadoes, and 26 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $218.6M. These events have resulted in 92 recorded deaths and 292 injuries.
With 73 recorded incidents (39% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $24.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (22%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $89.8M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 26 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (42%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 65 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (54%) 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 $85.1M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 30, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $43.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Millington 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 $30K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 13, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Millington was EF3 Tornado on Mar 31, 2023, which caused $80M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2010), causing $50M in damages. 109 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 22, 2003 also caused significant damage ($40M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38053 has experienced 188 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), tornadoes (27 events), extreme heat events (26 events), floods (24 events), severe wind events (19 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme cold events (7 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Millington, TN, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24.3K in property damage.
Yes, Millington (ZIP 38053) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $85.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 30, 2025.
Millington has 27 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 $89.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38053 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 31, 2023. This event caused $80M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $218.6M in property damage in the Millington, TN area (ZIP 38053). 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 →