ZIP code 38060, covering Oakland, TN, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $102.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 26 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Oakland is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $52K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Oakland 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 $51.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Oakland has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $100.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 29, 2014.
Oakland has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2006.
Oakland has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oakland was Flash Flood on Jun 29, 2014, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2010), causing $50M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 22, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38060 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oakland, TN, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $52K in property damage.
Yes, Oakland (ZIP 38060) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 29, 2014.
Oakland 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38060 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 29, 2014. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $102.5M in property damage in the Oakland, TN area (ZIP 38060). 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 →