Pocahontas, TN (ZIP 38061) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 19 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $71.5M. These events have resulted in 22 recorded deaths and 92 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (19 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $27.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $65.8M in documented property damage. 19 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Pocahontas has experienced 7 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 $30.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 10, 2006.
Pocahontas 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
Pocahontas has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
Pocahontas has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 16, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pocahontas was EF3 Tornado on Mar 22, 1991, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 31, 2023), causing $20M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 2, 2025 also caused significant damage ($11M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 38061 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pocahontas, TN, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $27.6K in property damage.
Yes, Pocahontas (ZIP 38061) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
Pocahontas has 13 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 $65.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 38061 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 22, 1991. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $71.5M in property damage in the Pocahontas, TN area (ZIP 38061). 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 →